Ailsa Lois Ellen Hook
Also known as "Penny"
24 July 1941 – 7 November 2025
Ailsa Lois Ellen Hook
Also known as "Penny"
24 July 1941 – 7 November 2025
HOOK, Ailsa Lois Ellen (Penny)
Peacefully passed away in Palmerston North on 7th November 2025, in her 85th year.
Treasured wife of the late Brian for 59 years.
Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janine; Christine & Toddy; Raewyn & Murdoch; Warren & Teresa; Glenda; Treena & Steve; and David.
Much loved Nana of her 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Bupa Riverstone Care Home for their care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the NZ Dementia Foundation would be appreciated.
Account: 38-9019-0555066-00
If you’d like to dedicate your donation to Mum, please visit https://www.nzdementia.org/Donate
A celebration of Penny’s life will be held on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, at 1:00pm at The Lychway Funeral Home, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, followed by cremation — all are welcome to attend.
Afterwards, you are warmly invited to join the family at the Northend Bowling Club, 74 North Street, Palmerston North, to share memories and refreshments
Notice by The Lychway Funeral Directors
Funeral service held at The Lychway Chapel
Tributes
Dearest Penny, what a Beautiful and Absolute Amazing Privilege to have been part of your Journey, Penny you had the most Adorable Smile and when we Spoke to each other U made my Heart Melt there is Truly Something Special About You Which will be Foreva in My Heart, and Penny be Very Proud, What an Amazing Family U have, Thank U to each and one of U for allowing me to be me and just Being with U all This Truly has been very special RIP Our Dear Penny Foreva With a Smile xxxxxxx
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