Pauline Mary Madgwick

12 April 19492 February 2025

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday, 2 February 2025, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Syd for 57 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Maree and Mike, Barry and Donna, and Donna and Daryll Horgan. Loved Nana and best baker in the world of Kayla, Janaya, Josh, Jenna, Ally, Jamie, and their partners, and great nana of Macie.

Messages to Pauline’s family may be left on this tribute page.

A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at Knox Church, 17 Grey Street, Waitara on Friday February 7, 2025, at 1.00pm.

Eagars Funerals

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Funeral service held at Knox Waitara

Tributes

Dear Syd and family, Our sincere sympathy to you all. Remembering many happy times at Tongaporutu . Gay & John

Gay & John Andrews

The staff and volunteers at Waitara Hospice Shop wish to convey how sorry they are to hear of Pauline's passing. Our thoughts and sympathy to you, her family, at this sad time. Pauline was an integral member of our volunteer team and will be remembered with a special morning tea this week.

Waitara Hospice Shop

Dear Madgwick family So sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved Wife, Mum and Nana. Maree, I have lovely memories of coming around to your house afterschool and for sleepovers. Always fun times. Thinking of you all during this sad time. Louise xx

Louise Boniface

To Syd, Maree, Barry, Donna and families. A very special lady gone to soon. Our thoughts are with you all. Nigel and Karen Smith

Karen Smith

To Syd, Maree, Barry, Donna and extended families, my sincere sympathy with Paulines passing. Treasure the memories

Maree Julian

A beautiful lady and friend of Buster Patterson and Chris Pim. We enjoyed our shared celebrations. Steph and Steve Patterson

Stephanie Patterson

So Sad to hear of Pauline passing. RIP Rangi and Nancy Hiroti xxx

Rangi Hiroti

The families at Inglewood Playcentre would like to send condolences to all the family of Pauline during this sad time. Pauline was a foundation member of Inglewood Playcentre and we would like to acknowledge the work that she put in to Inglewood Playcentre in those early years. We really appreciated her sharing her memories of playcentre at our 50th Jubilee last year. Sending love to all the family.

Ashleigh Oakes

Sending our deepest sympathy and much love to Mr Madgwick and family. Mrs Madgwick was such a lovely lady. She will be dearly missed.

Shane and Karen Van Burgsteden

On behalf of the entire team at Weir Tours, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Syd & families during this difficult time. Pauline was a cherished member of our travel family, and we feel privileged to have shared in her journeys and adventures. We will always remember Pauline fondly and treasure the moments she spent traveling with us.

Callum Chapman

I had the pleasure of working alongside Pauline for years at Inglewood Primary. I’m so sorry for your loss, family meant the world to Pauline. Sending lots of love to you all during this impossibly difficult time xx

Kelly Edwards

Pauline was the heart and soul of Inglewood Primary School for over thirty years as Office Manager. Though she retired over a decade ago, Pauline’s presence continues to be felt in the school community. Her kindness, dedication, and genuine care for everyone she worked with have left a lasting legacy. We extend our deepest condolences to Pauline’s family. Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this time. We are forever grateful for the many years she gave to the school, and we will continue to remember her with love and appreciation. Rest in peace Pauline xx Current and former Staff and Board of Trustees Members of Inglewood Primary School

Debbie Carter

Aunty Pauline was just such a Beautiful soul & human. I will cherish her always. We loved visiting Pauline & Syd in Onaero. The warmth of their hospitality, the delight of whitebait fritters and pikelets, and Pauline's inherent kindness clearly left an indelible mark on our hearts. Her beautiful soul continues to inspire & comfort us all. RIP my beautiful Aunty.

Jules Madgwick

I will miss that bubbly personality and that beautiful smile. Such a wounderfull Aunty. Xxxx

Rachael

Our condolences to Syd and families. Will always have fond memories of pauline. ...staff waitara District Services and Citizens Club

Carol

To my loving Sister it was a privilege to be your little bro Godson n pageboy fly well rest easy love from John n Christine

John Biesiek

Sooooo many great memories of you over your 30+ years at Inglewood Primary. Rest in love Pauline.xx Below is one taken years ago on PJ Day… Karen Patterson ( former Principal)

Karen Patterson

Your journey is over Pauline, I will miss our chats on messenger, we never quite made that weekend of fun. Rest in love always my friend, it was an absolute privilege to have known you.

Kath Thomson

Rest in Peace Pauline , you have suffered enough. I'm going to miss you my sister & confident for 75yrs Will love you forever. God bless . Clare & Lindsay.xx

Clare Reeve.

My beautiful Sister stretch your wings and fly high and free.You have been an inspiration to us all.Our love goes out to Syd and your beautiful family. Love Jo and Lindsay Berquist.

Jo Berquist

Such a beautiful lady with a heart of gold who will be missed terribly. Treasure all the memories and may they help you through this difficult time.Love and sympathy to you all.RIP dear Pauline.

Peter & Kath Dombroski
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