
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at The Oaks Care Centre Riccarton, in her 97th year. Much loved mother of Prudence Crawley, Warwick and Catherine Mitchell, Hamish (deceased) and SinĂŠad Mitchell. Adored Grandy of Scott (deceased) and Kirsty Mitchell, Nicholas, Danielle, and Julia, Great Grandy of Harrison. Much loved by Nicky, Bella, and Louis of Blenheim. Â Grateful thanks to all the staff at The Oaks Care Centre for their love and care of Helen. Dearly loved by many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Noeline Gunn, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at St Andrewâs College Centennial Chapel, Normans Road, Strowan, on Saturday, September 12, at 3.00pm.
Dear Helen, You were such a kind, bubbly and caring person. I loved coming to visit you when you when I was a child. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to Mum. She really treasured you. Iâm sorry I canât be there today to say goodbye due to illness. With love, Melanie Bloom (nee Robilliard)Melanie Bloom
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