In loving memory

Kathleen Margaret O'Sullivan (nĂŠe Mitchell)

Date of death July 21, 2026

Service Details

Friday, 24 July 2026

St Mary and St Francis de Sales Catholic Church41 Victoria Street
Rangiora
7400
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Obituary

(Formerly of Reefton): Kath passed away peacefully at her home at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora on July 21, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Dominic O’Sullivan. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Chris, Peter and Mandy, Catherine and Andrew (deceased), Terry and Glenys, Patricia and Tony (deceased), and Greg and Samantha. Special Nana Kath of Hank, Toby and Haidee, Lucy and Henry, Patrick and Hannah, James and Maddie, Dylan, Kerryn, Grace, Daniel, and Christopher (both deceased), Josie and Jake, Frank and Esther, Emily and Ollie, and Callum. Adored great-grandmother of Piper, Oliver, Isobel, Poppy, Freddy and Oscar. Loved daughter of the late Jimmy and Maggie Mitchell (Cronadun). Loved sister of Beverley, Jackie, Noleen, and the late Marjorie, Annie, and Jimmy.  Loved aunt and friend to many, she will be sadly missed. Special thanks go to the team at Charles Upham, who have provided excellent care over the last eight years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kathleen O’Sullivan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Women’s Section of the Reefton RSA would be greatly appreciated, and can be made at the service. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Mary and St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, (Chevier Centre), 41 Victoria Street, Rangiora, on Friday, July 24, at 10.00am. Kath will be interred with Dom at Balcairn Cemetery, Hurunui, following the service.

 

 

 

Guestbook

  1. Such a beautiful soul, will be missed by family and friends. Thinking of you all Louise and Noeline xxx
    Louise ardley
  2. Sending my love to the family, lovely auntie and friend love the Douras family x
    Frances Douras
  3. Dom and Kath were both very much part of our lives. Steady influencers who cared. Great times at school, the RSA , the stories … never ever forgotten. What a privilege. Straight to heaven Kath , you angel xxx Will be watching the live feed. Would be there if we could xxx
    Paula and Miles Cutbush
  4. Thanks so much Kath for your wonderful oversight of the kids of Reefton. You knew your community so well and had fond dealings with families. You took three teachers under your wing and inducted them into the little township of Reefton. There are angels! Many blessings. A life time of service. A life well-lived. Our sincere condolences to family and friends.
    Wayne and Caroline Wright

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