On December 16, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Margaret, Simon and Carolyn, and Virginia, and loved aunty of Sam, Olivia, and Marcus; Chris, Pete, and Charlotte. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Helen Spencer-Bower, c/- PO Box 70, Wanaka 9343. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, December 22, at 10.30am.