Suzanne Jane Jelley

On April 9, 2026, peacefully at home, after a long and courageous battle against breast cancer, surrounded by those who loved her deeply, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 43 years, much loved Mum of Rebecca, and Aaron and Charn, proud and loving ‘Noni’ of Dita, loved sister and sister-in-law of Craig and Sonya, and Meegan, and sister-in-law of Denise and Ian. Suzanne was a much loved cousin, aunty, and friend. Special thanks to the staff of the Oncology Department (Christchurch Hospital), and the Nurse Maude Palliative Care team, for the respect and care given to Suzanne and her family.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Suzanne Jelley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated, and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz.  A celebration of Suzanne’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, April 17, at 2.30pm.