On March 7, 2022, peacefully at home, after a long battle with cancer.

Beloved wife and mate of John. Loved mum of Judy, Sandra, and Dennis and mother-in-law of Derek. Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren in Australia.

Special thanks to the team at Waipuna Hospice for their care and support.

A service for Elaine will be held at Te Puke Baptist Church, cnr Malyon Street and Station Road, Te Puke on Friday, March 11 at 11.30am, thereafter private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society of New Zealand (www.cancer.org.nz) would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

'We pass this way but once, may we treasure every moment”