passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, with her family at her side, after a very short illness with Melanoma, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Louise, Jennifer and Craig, and Angela and Mike Elliott.  A very treasured Grandma of Josh, Ben, and Daniel; Jamie and Caitlin, and Brodie.  Messages to the Slade family c/- 4 Beach Road, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700.  At Marie’s wish a private service has been held.