6.10.1937 - 20.12.2025
Of Bay of Plenty, formerly of Tokoroa. Peacefully at age 88. Loving and loved wife of Maurice (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Daryl, Alan and Sandie, Carol and Mike, and Helen. Educator, Farmer, Embroiderer, Justice of the Peace, willing supporter of the Tokoroa community over many years. Daughter of George (Dick) and Eleanor (Nellie) Broad, sister to Heather, Richie, Max, Jimmy, Edward (deceased), Hazel and Helen and loved in-laws. Granny of Anthony, Jessica, Tania-marie, Sarah, Alana, Laura, Natalie, Marco, Tessa, Angus. Great-Granny to eleven. Generations of extended family have benefitted from her wise counsel and loving support. Sincere thanks to the team at Bay Sands for the outstanding care they provided, as well as the staff at Tauranga Hospital for their assistance over the last few years. A service for family and friends of Margaret will be held at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Te Puna, at 2.00pm, on Saturday 27th December 2025. Livestream link
https://youtube.com/live/a-WbzJrUhV4?feature=share. This will be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Starship Foundation.

Published by Waikato Times on Dec. 23, 2025.