I've just got back from overseas and read the sad news on your Mum's passing. My deepest sympathies Deb. May she rest in peace. Hester xo

So very sad to hear of Aunty Shirleys passing. Our condolences go to our cousins Debbie, Leanne, Sam, Stuart, Clinton, Kent and Families. Your mum was a very special lady. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love Bronnie, Sheree, Brett and Kristy. XO

Dear Stuart, Clinton, Sam and family. Thinking of you all at the sad passing of your mum.

Leanne Debbie and family's Sorry to hear about your mother's passing . Much love to you all

To Auntie Shirley, I enjoyed each time I came back to NZ, and while passing Stratford, that you welcomed us in for a cuppa,biscuits or even something home made and a chat. It's important families come together and today, that is not happening so much, and I'm guilty of that. So, yeah, Thankyou for those get togethers. Not going to make it today, to celebrate your life,and going to miss stopping by. William Herivel

Condolences to all families and thinking of you all at that sad time. Sorry can’t be with you. Janet Armstrong and Barbara Anderson nee Vallis from Matamata.

Condolences to the Hancock family for the loss of our dear sister in-law Shirley. She was such a fun person to be around and had a lot of stories to tell about her work as a nurse and in the rest home sector. She was such a talented knitter who shared those skills with me. Unfortunately COVID will keep us away today. Margaret and Robin Vickers

Dear Deborah, Leanne, Sam, Stuart, Clinton, Kent & families Thinking of you all during this sad time as you say farewell to your much loved Mum and Granny. Take Care Love Louise xx

Loving Sister of Pauline, Sister-In Law of Rex, Aunty Shirley of Bron, Sheree, Brett, Kristy and families. Our condolences go out to the Hancock families. A beautiful lady whom will be deeply missed. Unfortunately as we won’t be able to make it to the service we will be thinking of you all. RIP Love from the Hollis families xxoxx

So sad to hear of Shirley's passing. A wonderful friend & workmate. Karen Kenny

To Aunty Shirley I’m going to miss our chats especially about knitting I didn’t get to show you my granny slippers You were a great sister to mum helping out when she needed a babysitter Love to all the Hancock family RIP

My deepest condolences to Shirley’s family at this time. Granny was so kind to us during our stay at St Mary’s School (years 1996-2000). She provided comfort to us all and a home away from home. I’m sad to hear of her passing. Rest in peace Granny

To Shirley’s family - our love and deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of your dear Mum.

Deepest Sympathy to you all in the loss of your dear Mum Shirley at this sad time.Love to you all

My deepest sympathy to Debbie and family members. Megan Muter

Wonderful neighbour and workmate... Condolences to family... Don and Pat Robertson

Condolences to all the family of Shirley. Now at rest.

Thankyou for your many years of service Shirley. Rest in Peace

One of those loverly people who gave their all to look after the elderly. She was always there when needed working into her late 70s No better workmate we could have.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A special lady with a heart of gold.