Also known as "Sandra"
25 June 1949 – 4 January 2025
Also known as "Sandra"
25 June 1949 – 4 January 2025
Peacefully at home in Warkworth on Saturday 4 January 2025. Aged 75 years.
Loved wife of Paul for 38 years. Mother to Brian and Paul.
A private cremation has been held.
A Memorial Service was held at Snells Beach Baptist Church, 396 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach on Saturday 18 January 2025, 12:00pm.
A recording of the livestream can be viewed below in the video section.
Tributes to Sandra or messages for the family can be left below.
Funeral service held at Snells Beach Baptist Church
Uncle Paul, what a lovely service for a beautiful and kind lady. Auntie Sandra will be sorely missed. So blessed to have been able to see you and spend time with you both over the last few years. xx
Dearest Paul, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your darling Sandra. Your special angel and soulmate. She was such a beautiful woman in every way, loving, caring, thoughtful and great sense of humour, everyone loved her. I remember the first time Hugo and I met you both at Bette & Keith's on holiday one time. That was the visit you both decided you would move out to NZ to live. My love and thoughts are very much with you, Bette, May and your families. Rest easy Sandra. It was such a pleasure to know you. Love always Gaye xx
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Sandra, you will be sadly missed by many. Rest in peace
Thinking of you at this sad time Paul, Sandra will be sorely missed x
Dear Aunt Sandra, I love you and miss you so much. I am grateful for the times we had together and the love and positivity you generated. Your strength and compassion will always be an inspiration to me. Love, Your wee baby lamb
I don't think any words I say will every do you the justice you deserve Sandra. You were a massive part of my life growing up with May. You were the big sister I didn't have then became a great friend. We had so many laughs and funny times together. You have a very special place in my heart. To the family. Sandra was a rock for you all and I know how hard this time is for every one of you. God Bless xx Love always June
Dear Sandra, I am heartbroken that you have left us and that you had to endure such a difficult battle in your last days. I was really fortunate to have you as a sister-in-law. I will always remember your sense of humor and all the laughs we had. You were a lovely person and made this planet a better place. I loved and cherished how wonderful of an aunt you were to my sons Joseph and Adrian and how you called them your wee baby lambs no matter how old they got. You will always be in my heart as long as it still beats. Your loving brother-in-law, Achille
Dear Sandra , kind, loving, and beautiful in every way. Many happy memories my dear friend. Much love to you Paul from the Cheshires
I feel so sad for all the family and friends. You can take the girl out of Mary Hill, but not Mary Hill out of the girl. R.I.P lovely lady
Remembering Sandra a “One In A Million “ lady Rest in Peace Love and thoughts to Paul and all Sandra’s family Josephine Lacey Ex Maryhill
So hard just to put a few words together for you Sandra, my beautiful sister, inside and out. I love you so much and will never get over our loss of you in this world. You fought so valiantly through this cacer crisis, never giving up all the way to the end. So unfair that you had to go like this. You looked after me my whole life never letting me go. During my cancer crisis you were right there getting me back on my feet while at the same time looking after your own son also dying of cancer at the same time. What a Warrior Queen you were. We had so many laughs over the years, what am I going to do without you. Your faith was great and it never wavered during the worst of times. When I was going into hospital for my brain surgery you called Achille and told him to tell me not to worry, God was already at the hospital waiting for me, I never had an ounce of fear from then on, I knew I would survive and now I want to continue life sister for both of us. Thank you for all the good times with my sons Joe and Adrian, they loved you so much, thank you Paul Maclin for looking after my sister so well and her son, we alll have so much love and respect for you. Sandra I would say "go with God" but you are already there. To all of Sandra's friends in Scotland, thank you all for your long friendships with Sandra. To all of Sandra's friends in New Zealand I thank you so much for being there for my sister in her time of need and for all your prayers for me also, they mean everything to me. Sandra, you will never leave me and I will see you on the other side. We left nothing unsaid to each other, we told each other every chance we could how much we loved each other.
Uncle Paul, Thinking of you at this sad time. Thoughts and prayers from us all.
Dear Sandra Remembering always a wonderful, giving, kind and generous friend with a great sense of humour. We will miss you greatly. Rest in peace Love from Gill and Jack
Granny sandra x
Granny sandra We are heartbroken.U were the best granny to my son lachlan.we love you so much and we will cherish the memories we have of you.paul we are thinking of u Xx
Love you Auntie Sandra, You were the best, I will always cherish all the great times, and the laughs. Always so funny, positive, and loving. I’m so glad Chrissy was able to meet and spend time with you too, you had such a big impact on her even just from those few occasions. We love you so much, Adrian and Chrissy
Sandra, we have so many memories of great times spent with you. You were a fabulous friend to many and one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. You will be well and truly missed. Our thoughts are with you Paul, and the rest of the family. Sarah & Nick xx
Sandra, we loved sharing meals and stories about folks, places, times spent here and in Scotland. The special sense of humour Scots share. Your smile, lovely open heart for others and your steadfast faith. Thank you for being in our lives Wilma and Ian
A beautiful person and a lovely kind friend who will be very much missed.
Dear Sandra, They say those that touch our lives stay in our hearts forever. When I think of you I see your smile. Your memory is a treasure. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Sandra. Love Jacqui..
Dear Sandra, You were so brave and have endured so much. Rest peacefully my dear friend. You made the world a better place. I will miss you and never forget you. With love, Jola
Paul, our hearts ache for you on the loss of your beautiful wife and friend. Sandra was a loving, funny and brave little lady. She was always thoughtful towards others, and had a positive and thankful attitude even through her illness and treatment. Best of all, she never lost her love and faith in Jesus. We remember many evenings spent with you both singing God's praise and praying for others. This made you both very special to us. Until we meet again Sandra, you'll be in our hearts and minds. Marie and Chris
To Paul , our deepest sympathy to you and family , Sandra was indeed a loving caring mother and wife with a tremendous faith in Jesus .her friendliness and joy will not be forgotten . Much love jill and Simon Guillemin
Sending love to her family
Will forever miss your friendship, lovely smile and brilliant humour, a truly beautiful person, who has left a huge hole in the hearts of all who new and loved her, rest easy now Sandra, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. xx
Dear Sandra you have been a wonderful friend to my late wife Margaret and myself for many years and I'm so happy to have continued our friendship after Margaret's passing. Your generous hospitality and delightful humour will always stay with me. All the gifts of The Spirit are evident in both you and Paul and it is an honour and a privilege to call you friends. With love......Rod x
To our dearest Grandma, and Friend, We have been so blessed to have you in our lives for so many years. Holly and Dillon have treasured the amazing Grandma you have been to them as they have grown. Your love, friendship fun and laughter will always be with us. You are in a better place now, we will miss you always Xxx Lorna, Simon, Holly & Dillon
To our wonderful Friend ! Thank you for you for being in our lives. Your friendship, your kindness, your laughter and for just being you. We will sorely miss you.! Lots of love Karen and Trevor and David xxxxxxxxxxx
For the short time I knew you I enjoyed your wit and lovely Scottish accent. Sadly missed.
Our dear friend Sandra, You brought love and laughter to our lives. Even though we only knew you for a relatively short length of time you and Paul became part of our family. You fought illness long and hard, now you can rest in peace. We will miss you and remember you always. Brian and Pam xxxx
To my darling wife Sandra, You were a wonderful mother to Brian and Paul and my rock, my best friend and wonderful wife. I loved your smile and I loved you so much. I will miss you lots. Love you always. Your loving husband Paul xxxx
Funeral service held at Snells Beach Baptist Church

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