In loving memory

Judith “Jude” Mary Pay

Date of death February 4, 2026

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Obituary

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years. Loved partner of the late Ken Mulvey, Mum and mother-in-law of Brett (Gordy) and Steph, and Janine and Dave, loved Grandma of Ben, Rebecca and Simon, Hayes and Sharna, Riley and Matt, Great-Grandma of Harrison, Fletcher, Ava, and Colton. Loved sister and best friend of Marie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Judith Pay, c/- PO box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Saturday February 7, at 2.30pm.

 

Guestbook

  1. My sincere condolences to Judith’s family. She was a wonderful, caring spirit. One of those people whose company it was so easy to be in. I have some wonderful memories of times at the University. Thinking of those memories and Judith this week. With love, Hayley
    Hayley Ridgway

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