Heather KAVAN Obituary

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with her daughter by her side at Wellington Hospital, on Saturday 21st December 2024; aged 67 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Scott, and adored grandmother of Thomas and Luther. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Deborah and Wayne, and aunt of Nicola, Victoria, Ryan and Marco. Heather was an author, senior lecturer, and doctoral supervisor at Massey University, specialising in speech writing, extreme religion and media law. She will be greatly missed. Friends and colleagues are invited to attend a celebration of Heather's life on Tuesday 21st January 2025, 2.00pm at The Centre / Te Waiora, Colombo Road, Massey University, Palmerston North. For those who wish to live-stream Heather's service, it can be found at the following link https://www.youtube.com/@livestreamfunerals/streams

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Published by Manawatu Standard on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Regina Scheyvens

January 21, 2025

I've known Heather for about 15 years through teaching and learning circles that a bunch of us have run at Massey Uni. I was so sad to hear that she passed away before Christmas, and just wanted to acknowledge what a wonderful presence she was here - generously sharing her ideas, making time for others, cleverly re-writing our attempts to recruit new members to teaching circles each year (she was so clever with words), and showing kindness and good humour always. I'm so grateful to have known her.

Nirmala Nath

January 13, 2025

My deepest condolences to Heather's family. I always found Heather cheerful and full of life. She always had time for chit-chat, whether in the corridors at the SST at Massey, the car park, or the Yoga center.
You will be sadly missed, Heather. Rest in peace.
Nirmala

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