Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday October 27, 2024. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Steve, loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Nick, Kevin and Karen, Sue and John, Maggie and Steve. Loved grandmother and great grandmother. A dear friend of Graham. Messages may be sent to the Waldron Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Merle will be held at Sowman’s Mayfeild Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm, on Thursday, October 31. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals