LAWRENCE, Shirley

On April 17th 2025, Shirley passed away at Bethsaida Retirement Village, aged 96.

Much loved wife of the late Arthur (Artie) Lawrence. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Sue, Havelock, and Kevin and Stephen (West Melton). Beloved Nan of Gavin, Matthew, and Jamie, and great Nan of Jordan, Abbey, Emily, and Kayleigh. Nan/Shirley to Nick, Dion and Georgie, Carmen and Jim, and to Tré, Damon, and Gracie.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Maybell; the late Clarrie and Pam; the late Trevor and Maureen; and Julie and Ray.

Special thanks to the staff of Bethsaida for their loving care and attention.

Messages to – The Lawrence Family, 7 Takorika Street, Havelock 7100.

For those who cannot attend Shirley’s service, the livestream link can be found by visiting: www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/

A service for Shirley will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, Cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Sts, on Thursday 24th April, at 11am.