Janice Noeline Higgs (nee Wells, formally Finlay)

24 June 194029 April 2025

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Much loved wife of David, and the late Max, mother of Sharron, Robyn, Bryce, and stepmother of Stephen, Kerry, Dallas, and Tiffany. Loving Nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dearly loved sister, aunty and a dear friend.

A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on Wednesday, May 7, at 1pm.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at https://www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where messages of condolences can be left for family.

Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

Tributes

You’ll be sadly missed It was a pleasure knowing you Janice. We all spent some great times together with lots of happy memories shared that we will always cherish. Forever in our hearts. Mo J-P

Jean-Paul & Maureen - UK

Very sad to receive news of Janice's death. Deepest sympathy to all the family. A lot of water under the bridge since I would have seen Janice, probably 60 years. However she was a cousin of mine and I remember her well. RIP

Patricia Perry, nee McMahon

Thank you Nana for a being such a loving grandmother. I will always remember my last memory of you, dancing the night away at my wedding. ❤️

Blake Walker

I guess my most prominent memories are from the halcyon summer of 99. You were keen on canal boating around England/Wales, with Dad and Janet, getting stuck in aquatic weeds. Thank you for all your support with Dad, especially over the last few years. Rest in Peace Dallas Daniella Vivian Janet

Dallas

I have many fond memories of you and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for being my aunty. Love Raylene

Raylene

Thank you nana for being a loving and kind grandmother. I will always enjoy pottering in the garden with you.

Emma

Thank you for all the good times you had with me and my boys. We will miss you dearly and your lovely smile. Rest in Peace. Love Danielle, Matthew, Mason, Sebastian & Austin

Danielle Mooney

Well mum What does one say, but tank you for everything you have done for me for the past 20+ years. I’ll miss the rummikub games and the thrill and joy that came across your face when ever you one. Love you Warren (favourite son n law)

Warren Dumelow

I will miss you nana, thanks for being a part of my life. I’ll miss playing board games with you. Lots of love and I’ll see you another time xx

Ashlee Perry

Dear Janice - thank you for all the wonderful memories over the last 30 years we have known you. You have been Dad’s rock and confidant. We treasure your love and support for Dad and our family. We miss you. Rest well From Steve Tina Kimberley Virginia

Steve

Janice, it has been an honour to have you as our step mum and Nana to our children. You always took an interest in our lives and theirs and were there to support us if we ever needed it. You and Dad had a wonderful full life together and I am grateful that he found you. Rest in peace now, a life well lived. Love Tiffany, Brad, Tayla and Georgia xxxx

Tiffany Higgs
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