Stacey, Rochelle and Families, My name is Karen Tingley( Mahon), I wish to offer my condolences to you all. Your family provided exceptional memories for me. My time with your Mom and Dad was prior to you being born. Arthurs Point pub, outside of Queenstown, which your Grandparents ran. I remember your Dad as a policeman in Dunedin and my Mom approaching him one day when he was standing on a street corner, on patrol and her teasing him and a big smile coming over his face when he recognized who was speaking to him. Your Uncle Peter, I was with your grandmother when he was on the train platform when he went off the Vietnam. Your Granddads death was the first time I had experience of someone I knew passing away and how it affected me. I was about 6-7. We were living in Barn Bay on the west coast in the early 70s and my memories of your Mom and Dad visiting, she was such so full of life. My Aunt Joan, your grandmother and your Aunt Sue were such special people in our lives. I’m sorry to see your Mom passing, Rest in Peace Gaye.
Posted by Karen S Tingley on August 17, 2026
Your smile is even bigger and more beautiful now Gaye. Memories of times together will always be with us and put a smile on our faces. May your family feel the comfort of the Lord at this time