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Margaret GILES Obituary

GILES, Margaret Janet:
Of Rongotea, formerly of Wanganui. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday 31 January 2020. Aged 76 years. Loving wife of the late Murray for 48 years. Margaret felt blessed and proud of her two sons, Douglas and his wife Rebecca, and grandchildren Annabel, and Georgia; and Hamish and his wife Kirsty, and grandchildren William, and Kate. Loved by her sister Daune, her niece Anne, and cousin Robyn. Margaret along with Murray were both proud, passionate and active contributors of community groups such as Lions, Rongotea Committee, Playcentre, Scouting and her time in Council. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the Hall entrance. Messages to the Giles Family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A private family interment will be held, followed by a Memorial Service at the Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye Street, Rongotea, on Saturday 8th February 2020 at 1.30pm. A loving and hard working lady with boundless work ethic, who will be greatly missed by all, especially her family.

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Published by Manawatu Standard on Feb. 4, 2020.

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Lindsey & Ron Tunnicliffe

February 9, 2020

Sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. She was the first person to hold a 'Garden Party ' at our home Allambie Gardens when we set up. Rest in peace

Margaret & Kevin Taylor

February 6, 2020

Rongotea will miss you Margaret, Thankyou for 4 being the person u were, standing steadfast 4 what u believed, true and honest....our deepest Sympathy to Hamish & Douglas

February 5, 2020

Please accept our deepest sympathy Hamish and Douglas. Your Mum was a lively and much loved spirit and her passing will leave its mark. She will beable to say hi to my dearly loved Ken whom we lost in October. Much love Jill Meyer and family

February 5, 2020

Margaret and I have been friends since our single working days in Wanganui. We have shared a lot of good times together, have laughed a lot and thoroughly enjoyed each others company, you will be sadly missed Margaret but I will treasurer my memories of our times together.
Kerry OSullivan
Tongaporutu

Helen Worboys

February 5, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the sad passing of Margaret. A hard working lady passionate about her community, who will be sadly missed.

February 4, 2020

I'll always remember Margaret as an enthusiastic MDC Councillor who understood and loved the communities she worked with. Blessings for a life well lived.
Annette Nixon

Philip and Morag Jackson

February 4, 2020

In memory of a wonderful person.
You will always live in our hearts, rest in peace Margaret.

Denise Tanner

February 4, 2020

On behalf of Bob and Wendy Tanner who lived on Soldiers Road for many decades, and therefore part of that roads small collective, I'd like to pass on to the boys my deepest sympathies for their loss...yours, in thought and prayers, Denise

Gillian Curtis /Dickson

February 3, 2020

Very sorry to hear this sad news. I knew Margaret and her wonderful family many years ago. A very supportive and caring lady. I would like to send my condolences to all.

Karen and David Shepherd and Tucker

February 3, 2020

Rest in peace Margaret reunited now with Murray.
Thoughts to all your whanau

Barbara Allen

February 3, 2020

I worked with Margaret for several years at FMG Insurance. She was a wonderful mentor and guide and always full of energy. Murray and her boys were her whole life and she was so proud of them.

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Memorial Events
for Margaret GILES

Feb

8

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre

Wye Street, Rongotea, Manawatu-Wanganui