3 November 1937 – 17 August 2024
3 November 1937 – 17 August 2024
SLYFIELD, Geraldine Ann (nee Rutherford):
Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Saturday, 17 August 2024 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of Barrie for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judie & Barry Keane, Peter & Silvi, David & Jenny, and Andrew & Jacinta. Cherished Grandma of Rosie, Michael, Lucy Ann, Rachel; Luis; Jemma, Holly, Joshua; and Oliver. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Alison & Mark (dec), Jocelyn & Derek (both dec), and Errol & Silva (dec).
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to The Leprosy Mission New Zealand.
Messages to the Slyfield Family may be left on Geraldine’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/geraldine.
A service to celebrate Geraldine’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, 24 Lawry Street, Moturoa, New Plymouth on Friday 23 August 2024 at 11am, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at St James Presbyterian Church
What a moving service and lovely tribute to Geraldine. Thank and loving thoughts to you all. Leigh, Patrick, Ella and Nicolas
Geraldine was a kind, generous and creative sister-in-law and aunt to us. Family and others always came first with her. Geraldine never seemed to let fear or worry get in the way of her doing things. She was always learning and was beautifully creative. Geraldine handled whatever circumstance life brought her in a smiling positive way. She will always be with us. Errol, Silva, Becci, Morgan, Joe and Greta
Geraldine was a valuable member of Creative Fibre over many, many years. She represented the Taranaki region at the National level and she exhibited her very fine crafts at both local and national exhibitions. Geraldine was always enthusiastic and very supportive of other members especially when they were learning new crafts. She was still knitting until very recently. We will miss you Geraldine.
On behalf of our father Bill Thomson (Edenvale Home, Auckland), we would like to send his condolences and best wishes to his great friend Barrie, and to his family. Kate, Sara and Hugh Thomson
Dear Judy and Barry, My Condolences to you both and your families at the death of your much loved Mum. She’ll leave a big gap in your lives. A lovely lady I had the pleasure to meet at Rhapsody. Judy, you’ve been a devoted daughter to her. What a lucky Mum to have you nearby to tend her needs. Memories of her will always be with you all, especially the good and happy ones. My Sympathy with love, Allie I
Sorry to hear the passing of Geraldine, Thinking of you barrie and family's Geraldine such a lovely lady enjoyed my visits with her for their House work she will be sadly missed by all always in my heart you will stay from Sharon Nairn your Home help lady from Omahanui homecare
Sincere condolences to all the family. Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Funeral service held at St James Presbyterian Church

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