Passed away peacefully on the 27 January 2026

Dearly loved wife of Stan and the late Niels. Loved mother to Mette, Klaus and Michael Stepmother  to Kevin, Stephen, Joanna, Mathew and Philippa. Cherished sister and sister in-law of Ann and Brian, Glenis and Helen, And the Late Neta and Frank, Tom and Betty, Les and Ron. Special thanks to the staff at Bob Owens special care unit. In lieu of flowers the family have asked for donations to Hospice. A service to celebrate Gaylene will be held in Elliotts Chapel on Cameron. 414 Cameron Road Tauranga on Saturday 31st of January at 11am, followed by a burial at Pyes Pa cemetery on Pyes Pa Road Tauranga. The service will also be live streamed, and you can find the link at https://elliottsfunerals.co.nz/upcoming-funerals