We are very sorry to read today of your loss Goughie, a shock to us both as Sheila looked so well the last time we saw you both, with her usual cheerful banter. We really appreciated how welcome you made us feel those years back, your support and kindness was always felt. We are thinking of you, disappointed we missed today. Will be in touch, take care x

Sheila. We met 44 years ago in Maungaturoto. You and Graham were always a huge part in our family’s life. Our families just melded together and your love was a huge part of that. Your smile was infectious . So many great memories. RIP lovely lady. My two Angels together to watch over the rest of us.

It has taken me (Peta) time to think about what I’d say about you. Aunty Sheila, you have always been fun, beautiful, caring, loving and the most amazing person. You were the coolest Aunt, the one who never judged, would hold your secrets……especially having a smoke together in the bathroom at a family function. It’s so not fair that we’re losing you so soon; when you still have so much life to live. This horrid disease that has caused so much heartache and pain; that has stolen what is meant to be the best years of your life. The world is not going to be the same without you! You lit up any room when you walked into. Your poise and beauty; your smile and grace! You leave us all with happy memories! I’m sorry I didn’t visit you in these last months. I wanted to but I couldn’t see you unwell. In the times that we spoke, you told me it was ok! Thats the person you were! Thinking of others. I’ll remember our last time together. Celebrating my 50th. I will always be grateful for that. I have wonderful memories of being with you and Uncle Graham when I was young! Such happy memories! I have always been in awe of your marriage! I’ve never known two people that after all these years, still look at each other with such love. You’ve always been in love and I wish this kind of love for all of us! Aunty Sheila, I know you’ll be at peace. No more pain. You lived your life to the very end, how you wanted. Surrounded by those who love you so much and in the hearts of the rest of us that didn’t make it. Be free of this disease my darling Aunty. I know Grandma, grandad, your siblings and everyone that went before you, will be there to welcome you when you reach heaven. I know you’ll look down on us and shower us with love. Rest in peace and love! ❤️

I remember Sheila as a kid and growing up to be the most beautiful kind caring happy warm fun loving and welcoming with the most stunning beautful sparkling eyes Sheila was an earth angel 😇 and now in heaven ✨️ love you Sheila 🙏💙🤍🕊 sending lots of love to Graeme, Michael, Jeremy, Andy and all her mokopuna XOXO 🕊🤍💙🕊

Beautiful service Sheila Mary you were always kind and welcoming with sparkling eyes.I am grateful to have had you in my younger years at Pataua and Tapotupotu bay. Good memories forever .. Sending lots of love to you cousin Graham Micheal Jeremy Andrea and moko's xxx

To Graham and the family, we are sending you all our biggest love and hugs ❤️ what a truly wonderful woman she was - we are blessed to have known her xx

To Graham and family, Thinking of you all with the loss of your beautiful Wife, Mum and Nan. Sheila was truly a beautiful soul and was our great fortune to have met and known. Her infectious smile will be so sadly missed. We are in Aussie at the moment, so wish we could be with you today. Lots of Love, McLeod whanau ❤️

Thinking of you Graham 💔🥀

To live on in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die. Sheila - always remembered. Such a gracious special lady.

Our sincerest condolences to the family. Our hearts are with you all at this time. Aunty Sheila, we will miss your fantastic sense of humor and the love and acceptance you had for us. Love you. Karl, Sue, Xavier and Cody.

Sheila your caring, kind and considerate ways help make Breakwater Place a special place to live, were neighbours become friends and little acts of kindness made it a joy to have you living next door. I will keep looking after the communal garden in your honor and never forget your thoughtfulness. Love Simon

Aunty Shelia, always the beautiful lady with a smile on her face and making everyone feel welcome. Love you forever xo

For the last 9yrs I have known aunty Sheila, She made me feel like part of the family and welcome, treated me like I was her nephew and I love her so much for that Love you aunty Sheila Josh xx❤️❤️ Aunty Sheila, I know you’re up there looking over us with dad, we’ll look after uncle graham, and make sure he’s ok, love your favourite great niece Love from Charmaine xx❤️❤️ Love aunty Sheila, love from Brooklyn xx❤️❤️ I’ll never you aunty Sheila, you were always so kind to us, I’ll love you forever Love from Ayla xx❤️❤️ You’ll never be forgotten, we will love you forever, so blessed to have an aunty like you Love from k-lyss xx❤️❤️ I love her much my special aunty, you are my favourite, I’m going to miss her, I’m always going to go over to visit your grave Love from legacy (aged 8)❤️❤️ I will always take good care of uncle graham, and I’ll always love you aunty Sheila, that’s all Love from Mahaalia-reign (aged 7)❤️❤️ Aunty Sheila and uncle graham and uncle Jeremy I love you Love from Joshy (aged 5)❤️❤️ Love you aunty Sheila wish I could see you again Love from Tane Mahuta ❤️❤️ Fly high my beautiful aunty, we were so lucky to have had you in our lives, such a caring loving aunty that we will never forget, So much love to uncle graham, Micheal Jeremy and Andrea dharia Tegan Kyel Dior and bump❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love from the Gough whanau xxx

You made me smile, you made me laugh all with your heart and eyes of blue. Your gentle ways your dimpled cheeks and just the way to me you’d speak. I did not get to say goodbye to you, but you know that I did love you so. Your presence in our lives has left its mark, your bubbly energy and your spark. Thank you for always treating us so well, all the memories If you in our hearts will dwell. It’s not goodbye but but see you in some other place, your face, your grace that happy face. Love you Aunty Sheila. Love from Boo Boo alias Vicki and family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Goffie. I was so privileged to have met your beautiful Sheila. There she was. This increditably brave beautiful lady quite determined to beat the odds. And she did too until life dealt another blow. She will remain with you and will be keeping a steely eye on you. Remember none of those beginning with F!!!! Know you are always in my thoughts. At our next get-together we will raise a glass or two for that lovely lady of yours. Stay safe always xxx

Sorry we can't be there tomorrow Graham. Shelia was often the voice at the end of the phone when I phoned for work. Always cheerful, always positive. She was a perfect partner for you, not only as a wife but as your back up person in the police. God Bless Mate. Ron

My heartfelt condolences and love to Graham, Michael, Jeremy, Andrea and family. I have so many fond memories of the times we spent together when I was part of the family as a Brownie! Sheila always had a smile on her face and a heart full of kindness and love. May you rest in peace darling Aunty Sheila.

We first met in 1975 and got to know this lovely lady and her smile..R.I .P Sheila. Recall the party after nite shift!....thoughts to Graham and family.

Sheila you were such a special friend and neighbour. Remembering the 4pm dates for 5 crowns and wine and shared dinners. I'll love and miss you always. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Rest in peace my dear friend. Condolences to you Graham and family. So many beautiful memories. Viola

What a gentle, beautiful soul you were Sheila. I enjoyed my visits for a coffee. Now in the presence of our Lord and Saviour. Until we meet again. Manuia lau malaga.

Our thoughts are with you Graham in this sad time, Shiela was a wonderful friend during our time in Mangawhai.She was such a vibrant person and we have fond memories of the card games, Shiela was very competitive and you would be fortunate to have her as your partner.we will keep her in our prayers. R I P

Thank you for being a pillar of support for our family throughout the years. It was nice going for a hit of golf (even tho you won). Your contagious smile and positive attitude will be deeply missed by everyone. I can only imagine the deafening conversations you will be enduring with nana Francis once again :) Rest peacefully ❤️

Aunty Sheila You were an angel on earth that God just couldn't wait any longer to bring home. The help, joy and everything you touched will bear your residue for a long time to come. You are forever in our hearts. Love you always. Tina and Evan. Perth, Australia

As a close family friend in our younger years it was clear to us the love and deduction Sheila had for everyone around her. Sheila had the most infectious positivity and happiness, and was always fun to be around. Growing up around Sheila be Gough was a good growing up in anyone’s books. Love and care in such a pure form will never be forgotten. All our love to Graham, Andrea, Jeremy and Michael.

Sheila, you will be missed by so many. Your big smile, bright eyes and sparkle and the warmest welcome hugs. I will forever cherish that and I am forever thankful for the friendship we had ❤️ Jonathan and I will miss you so much ❤️ much love and light to Graham and family at this very sad time ❤️

Oh Shelia, such fond memories from when we met at Whg Annexe with your Michael, and my Rick. Both you and Graham were cherished friends for many years, and even tho we have lost contact due to moving etc, you have always been in my thoughts. Sending big hugs and lots of love to Graham and your families.

Our heartfelt condolences to the beautiful Sheila….Graham & Sheila one of the first neighbours to welcome our family to Mangawhai They embraced us with warmth and love, Sheila with the biggest brightest Smile, Rest in Love beautiful lady Alofa Sia, Dave and all the Laumatia fanau ❤️🙏🏾

Sheila We are so blessed to have you in our family , from Day one it was a perfect match not only for Bar but all of us . You have been that piece of the jigsaw that brought us together. So many amazing fun crazy and sometimes sad occasions we have been through them all . Simon’s going to miss his drinking buddy , we were just talking about the days of 11 zeeez on the deck at the Bach , birthdays, weddings funerals we have been through it all. As I promised you your great grandchildren will know everything about there Nan , your legacy will live on . Love and will treasure your memories for ever Wayne Simon Dotti and Chiwi. Xoxo ❤️🙏🍷🐈‍⬛

you are the most loved Daughter n law of Eileen and the late Joe Gough See you to the moon and back Sheila Love Mum ❤️

Much love to you and your family Graham. We have many happy memories of you and Sheila back in the good old days when the families from the Wellsford and Mangawhai team regularly got together for social catchups and a laugh. Rest in peace Sheila

Sheila I will miss your sweet smile and your positivity. We had some good times, which will never be forgotten. Love to Graham and the family.

Sadly, I never got to meet you Shelia. My deepest sympathies to you Graham and your family, plus everyone that knew and loved her. RIP Sheila.

Such a sad loss. Truly a top lady, gone too soon. See you at the 19th hole.

A truly beautiful Lady, we will miss your lovely smile, our hearts go out to Goffy and family

My beautiful aunty, Thankyou for being the best aunty to this Māori girl, I was blessed to have you for my entire 38yrs, although it wasn’t long enough I’m grateful to have had that time with you x Thankyou for everything you done for me my children and Josh, may you rest in eternal love and peace, forever missed but never forgotten I love you so much Your gorgeous little b@&$?

Such a beautiful person. So many fond memories of growing up with such a wonderful family friend. Thinking of all of the family. Hope you have a great catch up with Dad up there Sheila ❤️