Peacefully with her family at the Ashburton Hospital on 8^th October 2025, in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Jan, Bernard and Yvonne, Richard and Louise, David and Arlene.  Adored grandma of her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rest in Peace.    In lieu of flowers donations to the NZ Kidney Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to 29 Pages Road Ashburton 7700.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton on Saturday 11^th October commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.