In loving memory

Ottalie ‘Janie’ Jane Brownlee

Date of death October 23, 2025

Obituary

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 96 years.  Daughter of the late George and Ella Osborne of ‘Winfield’, Doyleston, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Joe, Sara, Rachel and Paul, Bill and Henrietta, adored grandmother of Sam, Anna, Charlotte, George, Tom, Lucy, and Polly, and great-grandmother of Grace, William, Olivia, Madeline, and Rebecca. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Elmswood Hospital for their wonderful care and kindness over the past years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Janie Brownlee, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. As per Janie’s wishes a private family service will be held.

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