On October 10, 2026, at Parkstone Care Home, aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late Vic, loving mother to Noel, and Ronald,step-mum to Glenda and Brian, Neil and Roslyn, and Wendy. Grandmother to Brendan and Dana, Kaylee, Anthony and Rachel, Lana-Marie and Ethan, and Brad and Sam, great-grandmother to Ethan, Scott, Sebastian and JJ, and Albie. Loving daughter of the late Jack and Ada Purcell, sister to Isobel, sister-in-law to Dennis, aunty to Raeleen, Sheree, Tony and Tracy, and Alan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maureen Matheson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At Maureen’s request, a private cremation will be held.