FORMAN, Betty Lola (née Hix)

Passed away peacefully on Friday October 4, 2024 at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 97 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Sue and the late Bill (Blenheim), Margaret and Mark, Robert and Therese (all of Australia). Adored Nana Betty of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Karla, Julian (Ashburton) and the late Tamra, Alicia, Justine, Bridget, Tara and Joscelyn (all of Australia), Ella and Hamish (Ashburton), Chloe, Benji and Sullivan (all of Australia).

Betty was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and a special friend to many. Her wise counsel and love will be missed immensely.

Special thanks to the staff and residents of Springlands Lifestyle Village for their care, and friendship, and to Dr Victoria Samuels for her support and compassion.

Messages may be sent to the Forman Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Child Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online to a/c 12-3191-0041879-01 Ref. FORMAN.

A memorial service for Betty will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2pm on Monday November 25. 

The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals
 

Respectfully cared for by
GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
www.sowmans.co.nz