On 26 February 2025, peacefully in her sleep at Waikato Hospital, aged 88. Treasured wife and best friend of the late Dave. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Annette (Palmerston North), Grant (deceased) and Sandra (Christchurch), and Felicity and Dave (Wellington). Much loved Nana of Jessica, Emily, Edward, and Christina. Loved Great-grandmother of Wilfred, Margaret, Barbara, Francis and Julian. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Waikato Westpac Helicopter Trust (
https://rescue.org.nz/waikato-westpac-rescue-helicopter/) A memorial service celebrating June's life will be held at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Thames Street, Morrinsville, on Tuesday 6 May 2025, at 10.00am. All communications to the Close family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

Published by Waikato Times on Mar. 5, 2025.