Avis Elaine Avery (nee Bailey)

21 March 193829 January 2024

AVERY, Avis Elaine (nee Bailey):

Peacefully surrounded by family at Maida Vale Rest Home on Monday, 29 January 2024 aged 85. Wife of the late Bob. Partner of the late Frank. Best Mum in the world of Gayle & Greg Whitham, Roger, Sherryl & Ivan Henning and Carl & Zana. Adored Nan of Kimberly, Jesse, Kane, Geena; Lennon, Regan, Rachel, Brooke; Morgan, Ryan; Gemma and Nathan. Great Nan of Arlo and Ada.  

Messages to the Avery Family may be left on Avis’ tribute page at eagars.co.nz/avis.

A memorial service to celebrate Avis’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 8 February 2024 at 2pm.

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Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother, I still have the photo of Avis in my Corvair at the Novatel for her birthday. I also remember her at Hookers, she was such a wonderful person and had a wicked sense of humour.

Carmel & RossGraham

Dear Gayle, Roger, Sherryl, Carl and families. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy but it’s also a chance to celebrate their life with all the stories, the happy times, the challenges, the memories. RIP Avis Love to you all. Frances, Paul, and co.

Hallewell Family

Its never an easy time but a blessing to have had her in your lives for such a long time. I'll remember her with fondness and a smile and share a toast in her memory. Thinking of you all xx

Lynda Taylor

Always sad when you lose a parent. She will live on in your memories, and you will relive the good times, for many years.

Kate Savage

Gayle, Greg and family I am so sorry to learn of Avis,s passing, a lovely lady now at peace. My deepest sympathy to you all. Xoxo

Colleen Holdt

My thoughts are with you all. Such a beautiful lady. RIP Avis. I will remember the laughs we had when you came into Hookers.

Sally Fuller

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Carrie McHardy

Sherryl and Ivan, We are so sorry to learn of Avis,s passing, our deepest sympathy to you and your Family

Brian and Carol Crowley

Carl, Gemma, Nathan and family, Thinking of you all at this sad time. Cherish your memories. Kia kaha. Deb and Pete Black

Deb Black
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