30 June 1963 – 26 March 2024
30 June 1963 – 26 March 2024
HITCHMAN, Marilyn June: On 26th March 2024, after a long battle of sickness, passed away surrounded by her family in Palmerston North hospital, aged 60 years. Loved beyond measure by her husband Bruce, treasured by her children, Kane, Ben and Leah, special Mammy to Mackenzie, Scarlett, Isabella and Anna, and a much loved sister and sister in-law. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s beautiful life will be held at William Cotton and Sons funeral home, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Monday the 8th April 2024 at 11am. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at the top of this page. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice via the link below would be appreciated. Messages to the Hitchman family, c/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702.
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons
Such a lovely lady. RIP
Thank you William Cotton & Sons for a sharing this live service of beautiful Mallie. Uncle Bruce, Kane, Ben and Leah, my deepest sympathy to you all and her grandchildren. May God give you strength each and every day. Rest in peace Aunty xx
Aroha Hitchmans. I have spent the last week reflecting on the very special memories I have of Marilyn. She seems to have been such a stable of my childhood moments of joy from the shared puppies, fear factor contest we had at youth group, her amazing cooking and beautiful nature so clearly passed of too Kane, Ben and Leah. Bruce, no words can help you but sending love to hold you in the space of grief. With the upmost love and respect, Kristy Brown
I spent a number of years doing Bible in Schools with Marilyn and others at Lytton Street School, enjoyed many happy hours chatting about different things, also had Leah at Girls Rally for a number of years, happy memories. Norman joins with me in sending deep condolences to Bruce and family, Marilyn will be hugely missed, praying God's strength and comfort for you now and the future.
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons

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