Also known as "Celia"
19 November 1929 – 9 February 2025
Also known as "Celia"
19 November 1929 – 9 February 2025
Celia passed away peacefully at Molly Ryan Retirement Village New Plymouth, reunited with the love of her life Bert. Precious mum and mum-in-law of Linda (dec) & Owen Meehan, Raewyn & the late Barry Potts, Dennis & Pauline, Kelvin (dec) & Denise, and Paul & Paula. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Messages to Celia’s family may be left on this tribute page.
Requiem Mass for Celia will be celebrated at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Miranda Street, Stratford, on Friday 14 February 2025 at 11.00am. Followed by a private burial at Koputama Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Celia’s funeral will be livestreamed via this tribute page.
Special thanks to the staff at Molly Ryan for the love and care given to Mum. We will be forever grateful.

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception
Remembering happy times with Bert and Celia over many years. Condolences to the family. Sorry unable to be with you. We watched on the live stream and felt close to you all. Merrilyn Kivell and family
To all the family what great memories we all have of such a. Wonderful couple
A beautiful lady now resting with Bert,many fond memories of cards,and campervan rallies,passionate group gatherings, May you rest in eternal peace.
Thinking of you all as you say farewell to Cecilia. A lovely lady now at rest. Neville and Ruth Vesty
To The Behrent Family Our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your dearly loved Mother, Mother in law, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. I will miss my visits with her at MR, she always greeted me with her beautiful smile. Sorry we won’t be able to attend Celia’s funeral as we will be away. Thinking of you all ❤️ Julie & Peter
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. She was a lovely lady and a great neighbour for my Dad along with Bert. RIP Sarah Clements and Peter Fairclough
My condolences to Denis Pauline and family on the loss of your mum
Sending love and sympathy to Denis, Pauline and family on the loss of you Mum Treasure the memories. R I P
What a beautiful photo of Aunty Celia, rest easy now xx Love to all the family

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception

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