Marlene Jill McCluggage
Also known as "Jill"
31 October 1947 – 26 July 2025
Marlene Jill McCluggage
Also known as "Jill"
31 October 1947 – 26 July 2025
McCLUGGAGE, Marlene ‘Jill’:
Suddenly at Taranaki Base Hospital ICU on Saturday, 26 July 2025 aged 77. Wife of Richard Woodd for 56 years. Mother and mother-in-law Marnie & Lars, Gabrielle & Steve. Grandmother of Nina, Isabel, Lawrence, and Scarlett. Twin sister of Jacqueline McCluggage. Aunt to Juliet and Kathryn, Rochelle and Andre.
The McCluggage-Woodd-Mathiasen families deeply mourn the unexpected loss of their beloved Jill, a truly unique personality who touched many lives with her insights, sensitivity, creative energy, listening skills and belief in the greatness of others. An irreplaceable superwoman who lived a life of constant possibility and achievement.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to St John Ambulance Trust: account number 12-3244-0023915-00, reference Jill McCluggage.
Messages to Jill’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/jill.
A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Saturday 2 August 2025 at 10.30am.
For those unable to attend, Jill’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.
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A friend for 56 years... Richard, Jill, Jac, Blanche, Rose... steady & bright... respect.
To Richard, Marnie, Gabe, Lars, Steve and the grandkids. To the whole McCluggage-Woodd-Mathiasen clan. We were saddened to hear about your loss of Jill and have been thinking of you all this week. It is always a pleasure to know the families of your friends. Jill was a great character, and that shows through in her daughters. Lotsa love, The Lucinskys.
Sad news. I was in the same class as Jill and Jackie at NPGH. Necmbr forgotten.
Richard, Jacqueline and family. I was so sad to read of Jill's sudden death. It is hard to imagine that Jill's unique personality and outlook on the world is gone but her love, her zest for life and sense of fun will live on in all of you. We had many great years working alongside one another on the Kapiti Coast where Jill made a great contribution to the community. Sadly I am unable to make it to Jill's funeral but will watch the live stream. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Marg B
Sorry for your loss from Brodie West and Joanna Moonie form cruves NP 😊
Sorry for your loss form brodie west from cruves NP 😊
I had the pleasure of meeting Jill when I was working at Curves Gym. Jill was like a breath of fresh air. She was so friendly, always upbeat,smiling and so much fun. I am so thankful that our paths crossed again a few weeks ago You will be missed Jill. To Jill's family, I am very sorry for your loss. Pam Lovegrove
How tragic to go so suddenly and unexpectedly. Richard our love goes to you my friend. So sad you never had a chance to say goodbye. The two of you were a perfect match. Thoughts are with you my friend
Jill was kind, empathetic, cultured, always upbeat, artistic, well read, enthusiastic and brave. She was a patient listener and blessed witha sophisticated sense of humour and never complained about anything including her health. We loved her company and her kindness and she will remain in our hearts forever.
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