Peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, on April 11, 2025, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross (deceased) and Judith, Wayne and Louise, Maree (Inwood), and Greg and Kate. Adored Nana of Melanie, and Kelly; Jennine, Rochelle, Lizzy, and Dove; Aaron, and Justin; and Grace. Treasured great-grandmother of Emma, Phoebe, Georgia, Isabella, Rose, Freddie, and Bill. Remembered with love by partners of grandchildren Andrew, Hugo, Mike, Helen, Whitney, and friend Murray. The family sincerely appreciate the warmth and care given to Ven at Lady Wigram Village. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ven Bailey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Ven’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, April 24, at 2:30pm.