Gwendoline (Gwen) May Popplewell

Born in Booleroo Centre, Melrose, South Australia, on 8 December 1941, “fell off the perch” on 19 May 2025. 

Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nancy and Michael, Charles, and Caroline and Paul, treasured Granma of Liam, and Elina. Beloved walking companion to Rupert the dog.

Sincere thanks to the staff of Selwyn District Nurse Maude, and the staff of Ward 17, Christchurch Hospital, for their compassionate care of Gwen. Donations in memory of Gwen Popplewell would be greatly appreciated, and can be made to bank account: Sisters of Nazareth Community Account: 01 0822 00166 325 000.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Gwen Popplewell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.   The service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held in Nazareth House Chapel, Nazareth House Retirement Village, 220 Brougham Street, Sydenham, on Monday, May 26, at 1.00pm, private interment to follow.