Pamela Joy Dawson (née Gray)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jim, and dearly loved step-mother of Sue, Pam and Mike, Sharon and Pete, Toni and Paul, and Dean. Dearly loved Nana of Hayden and Rebecca, Leigh and Amelia, Taylor and Mitchell, Sam and Carla, Sarah and Luke, Ben, Mathew and Amber, Alesia and Craig, Sarah and Simon, Josh and Sarrah, Casey and Brendan, and great-grandmother of Billy, Ruby, Freddie, Margot, Daisy, Mila, Poppy, Teddy, Parker, Jaxson, Addison, George, Ollie, Jake, Paige, Luca, Natalie, and Aya. Devoted daughter of the late Albert and Evaline. Pamela was a much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jennifer (deceased) and Ross, Wayne (deceased) and Liz, Barry and Mari. A treasured Aunty of Dwayne, Shayne, Larisa, Cindy, Christopher, Jason, Fiona, Adam, Maya, and Hana.  She will be deeply missed by her extended family and by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Special thanks to Christchurch ambulance and hospital staff for their care and professionalism.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pamela Dawson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz/donate-now.  A celebration of Pam’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, July 5, at 2.00pm.

She gathered threads like memories

Each piece a story sewn with ease.

In every quilt, her heart was laid-

A tapestry of love she made.

No words were needed, just the care

Of woven warmth she’d always share.

A quiet grace, a legacy-

Wrapped gently ‘round her family.