Peacefully in Te Puke on 18 August 2026. Loved wife of the late Bruce, beloved mother of Richard and Chris, Mark and Nicki, Jane and Bill, Fraser and Dehlia, and Iain and Helen. “Nan” to twelve grandchildren and their spouses and partners, and 18 great-grandchildren. Marie was born 22^nd October 1937 in Wellington to Ferg and Lil Scott, sister to Bruce and Jan and Donald and Gloria and later the best aunt to all of her Stephens and Scott nephews and nieces. Marie’s life will be celebrated at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Jocelyn Street, Te Puke on Monday 24^th August at 11:30am.  Please dress cheerfully for a colourful celebration. The service will be live streamed:  https://vimeo.com/event/6124510/8f8154d932?fl=so&fe=fs

Messages to the Stephens family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3144.