Sarah Joyce Bright

22 February 196310 February 2025

BRIGHT, Sarah Joyce 

It is with great sadness we share the news that Sarah passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday 10 February 2025; in her 62nd year.

Much loved partner of Greg for 35 years.

Loved mum of Mary and Jerome, David and Olivia, Jessica and Choppy, and Amber and Mac. Cherished nan nan of Shanice, Brieana and Alexis, and great nan nan of Keziah.

Sarah liked to be known as the favourite of 3 children of the late Rick and Joyce Bright (nee Drinnan) alongside her older brother Richard and younger brother Robert.

Sarah loved to have fun in her youth. She had such an addictive spark and later in life after some health struggles, became a more private person and enjoyed spending lots of time with Greg and all her fur babies. She loved her family and will be sadly missed by us all and also deeply missed by all her adopted fur babies. x

A funeral service was held at Jason Morrison Funerals, 24 Whitaker Road Warkworth, on Tuesday 18 February 2025, at 11:30am, followed by interment at All Saints Kaukapakapa Cemetery, corner of Highway 16 and Peak Road Kaukapakapa.

The livestream of the service is available to watch on this page (see below for details).

Tributes to Sarah or messages for the family, can be left below.

Funeral service held at Jason Morrison Funerals

Tributes

Mother/Mum/sarah/Haras Wow! What can I say …. What a week….. what a shock… so young…. But you did say you wanted to go out with a bang 🥹💔…. Your kids are super proud of you!!! You shined today and did amazingly !!! Your now at peace ❤️I will always look up at night to see the stars knowing your still shining Brighty . ✨ I’ve called you all of the above names over the last 44yrs, which named depended on our moods over the years but I know and never doubted your unwavering love. I will miss all your messages and memes, I pray you had a save journey and are now in the arms of nanny, grandma and pop (&timba 🤫.) Thank you for always loving us and no matter what we did or do you were our number 1 fan. Will miss you always. Love you mum, and don’t worry I will look after the girls ❤️ For ever You will always be mum!! Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mezy (Mary)

Sarah. You were and are a beautiful person and will always be forever missed. I loved you, your personality and your sense of humor. I was apart of your life and am very very grateful. I am grate full to be apart of your sons life....You will always be loved...

Olivia

Dear Mum, It’s so hard to believe that you are no longer with us. Thank you for all the kindness you have shown towards me . Thank you for always taking my side. Now our Christmas Lunch’s will be incomplete without you. Now who will explain to us your family jokes. Thank you for being a great mother in law. I’m really sorry I wasn’t able to be there to say my final goodbye.

Choppy

Mum, I can’t believe you’re gone. There’s still so much I want to tell you, so much gossip to share and so many memories still to be made. The weight of your loss has been felt significantly by everyone. I still reach for the phone, wanting to hear your voice, chat about nothing and ask you what to do next. You were so selfless, always putting others first, even when you didn’t have to. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you for always being there, for your unwavering support and for always having a listening ear. Thank you for being my Mum. I will miss you and love you always. 💚💚💚

Jessica

Losing you, Mum, has left a void that words can never fill. You were my foundation, my guide, and my biggest support. Your love, strength, and wisdom shaped me into who I am today. Even though you’re no longer physically here, your spirit remains with me in everything I do. I will carry your memory with me always, and though I miss you more than I can say, I take comfort knowing that your love will continue to guide me. Rest in peace, Mum. Forever in my heart. ❤️❤️❤️

Amber

Thankyou for your part in my life . i am already missing you . From the moment I joined your family, you welcomed me with love and warmth. Your kindness, wisdom, and support have made a lasting impact on my life. You have shown me what true strength and love look like, and I am grateful for the love you've shared . Thank you for being not just a wonderful mother-in-law but also a good friend . Miss you soo much . Mac

Mac

Sarah, it's difficult to describe the love for a sister but it feels different. The cliche of a piece of heart missing is true. Sadness overwhelms but thank you for being so nice.

Rob
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