Of Palmerston North, passed away peacefully on 1 April 2026, at Bupa Riverstone, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved Mum of Craig and Ros, Alister and Viv, Annette and Ashley Dahl, Stephen and Joella. Loved Nana of Reuben and Jeshua, Amy and Josh, Sara, Theo, Matthew and Brayden, Holly and Max, Jacinta and Riley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Val (deceased) and Ernie (deceased), Bill (deceased) and Catherine; loved sister-in-law of Gordon (deceased) and Judy, Ray and Blanche, Howard (deceased) and Rose. Messages to Viv's family can be left at
robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals A service to celebrate Viv's life will be held in Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, 10 April 2026, at 1.00pm.
"Now at home with her Lord and Saviour"
Published by Manawatu Standard on Apr. 4, 2026.