COLES, Ruth Marion:
Peacefully surrounded by her children at Brooklands Rest Home on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 aged 81. Loved wife of the late Cliff. Cherished Mum of Deb & Pete, Tracy & Clarke, Jason & Sana, Bryce & Gabrielle, and Maree & Mark. Beloved Nana of Elisha, Harrison; Lilith, Bebe; Aaliyah, Jordan; Lucas; Jayden, Kyle, Ella; Madison, West; Candyce (dec), and Carlos. Great Nana of Sequoia, Cooper and, Aurora. Loved Daughter of the late Beryl & Charlie. Sister of Phil, and David (dec).
Messages to the Coles Family may be left on Ruth’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/ruth.
A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 25 July 2025 at 10:30am.
For those unable to attend, Ruth’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
To Phill, Deb,Tracey and all other Family My heartfelt condolences at your loss. Wish I could be with you all today Love Aileen and Trina xx
I was a work colleague of Ruths at Chubb/ACM. She was the most delightful lady to work with. She was always punctual and precise in all operations of the company. We were thrilled when Ruth and Cliff visited us in Blenheim on their tour of the South Island in 2014. Kindest regards to her loving family. Sharon Fowles and Gary Hooper
Ruth, you had a great farewell. Sorry I couldn't be there in person. I will always remember your smile. Beautiful flowers, love to the family and say hi to thoes orchid growers up there xxx Margaret

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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