4 October 1927 – 13 August 2025
4 October 1927 – 13 August 2025
CAIRD, Mamie Isobell. Peacefully at Bupa Ascot on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin. Loved mother of Donald and Merle (Lumsden), Lorraine and Craig (Invercargill), Brian and Jo (Timaru). Loved Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved aunty to all her nephews and nieces. As to Mamie’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel, 29 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill, on Monday, 18th August 2025 at 2:30 pm. Instead of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be gratefully received. Messages to the Caird Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Mamie’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mamie
Funeral service held at Salvation Army Citadel
To a lovely mum you will be greatly missed. So many great memories we will cherish forever.
Mamie. Your a delightful treasure. I feel privileged to have met you. You will be sadly missed. From Sue at Whitcoulls
Mamie. You are a delightful treasure I feel privileged to have met. I so enjoyed your company. You will be sadly missed. Sue from Whitcoulls Invercargill
Such sad news. We always enjoyed your visits and your great sense of humour!!!! You are very much missed by us all.
Sorry to read of Mamie passing. Mamie was an inspiration to everyone and to life.Deepest Sympathy to Mamie’s extended family.Mum and ourselves had a lot of stories and laughter together (Late Poppy Milne) and families
RIP lovely lady. You were such a beautiful sole to know, funny, stubborn, and most of all had character to boot. 🩷🩷
So sorry to hear about Aunty Mamies passing She will be terribly missed Im happy to know she is with Mum now RIP Aunty Mamie Apologies from the Crosbies /Clarks who can’t be there with you all on Monday xx
So sorry to hear of mamies passing I'm sure see will be having a couple of gins with mum ( Ruby') i have such great memories of her RIP
A beautiful soul called home to God. Bless you sweet lady. You will be dearly missed 💔
Such a beautiful soul. Mamie you will be missed by tge CABI Team.
Sorry to read of mamie passing R.I.P. You and Coraleen will be having a few parties. Trish Murray 💔
It was sad to read about Mamies passing. She was a livewire, also up for an adventure and may some mischief. Heartfelt thoughts are with you all. Shine on you crazy diamond x

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