Passed away suddenly at Tauranga Hospital on 26 May 2026, aged 96.

Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Maurice, Stuart and Sue (and the late Susan), and Carol and Dave.

Mum was devoted to her family. A nana of 8, great-nana of 17 and great-great-nana of 9.

A private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to the Butcher family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176 or on hopefunerals.co.nz.