At Tauranga Hospital on 3rd December 2011, in her 88th year. Best friend and wonderful soul mate, and cherished wife of Tom for 68 years. Beloved mother of David and Ruth, Alison, Graeme and Judy, Chris and Norm, Judi and Earl. Much loved and loving Gran of her twelve grandchildren, and her fourteen great- grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff of Tauranga Hospital, especially Ward 3B and H&A Unit staff, for their wonderful concern and loving care of Marjorie. Marjorie's friends are invited to join with her family at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga, on Thursday 8 December at 11am, in a service to celebrate her life, a life truly well lived. Followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Save the Children. Communication to the Ryan Family c/- PO Box 8139 Tauranga.

RYAN, Marjorie. Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital after a short illness on 3 December 2011, aged 87. Cherished wife for 68 year of Tom. Much loved and loving Mum of Judi and Earl McWhirter. Dearest Gran of Jolene and Rob, Sharn and Brydie-Anne and eight great-grandchildren. "Well done, you good and faithful servant ... Come on in and share my happiness." Matthew 25:21.