On the 11th September, 2025, aged 96 years, Zoe passed away peacefully at Awatere Care Suites, Hamilton. Loved wife of the late Sidney. Beloved mother of Brian, Morva and Valda and partners Peter and Geoff. Loved grandmother of Julian, Claire, Hazel, Nina, Lily and partners Susanna, Paul, Nathan and Arron. Loved great-grandmother of Bonnie, Amber, Flynn, Leo, Lennon, Juniper, Sidney, Benee, Louie and baby Zoe. Zoe was a loved family friend of the Mason families in Essex UK and extended families in Queensland, USA and Christchurch. Beloved friend over many years of Lee, Patricia and Jim Steitz in California. Loved aunty of families in Hot Water Beach, Whenuakite, Tairua and Waipawa. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Awatere for their wonderful and professional care and support for Zoe. At Zoe's request, a private cremation has been held. Any correspondence to The Laycock Family, c/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata 3400.

Published by Waikato Times on Sep. 20, 2025.