Died peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, on  August 24, 2024, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late John Francis Kitto, loved mother of Aaron, and Raegan, cherished Grandma of Connor, Alex, Chiara and Matthew. Special thanks to the Community Palliative Care Team, surgeons Susie Morton and Sarah Abbott, and the team at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ellen Kitto, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canterbury West Coast Welfare Guardians Trust would be appreciated, please email Tim Mulcock for more information at cwcwgt@gmail.com. A private family service for Ellen has been held.