HALLIWELL

HALLIWELL, Barbara (nee Willis). Barbara died peacefully at home on Saturday July 6, a victim of dementia for the past five-and-a-half years. Cherished wife, companion and best friend of Thiers for nearly 59 years, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jonathan and Lisa, and Brenda and Phil, loved nana of Ash, Josh, Aris, Zeke, Noah and Abi, loved sister of Ursula and Yvonne, a dedicated teacher and long-serving volunteer for Wellington Victim Support. Special thanks to Christina and her fellow carers whose support made it possible for Barbara to remain in her own home until the end. Messages can be sent to Harbour City Funeral Home, PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241 or placed in Barbara's tribute book at www. tributes.co.nz where you can also join the service via livestream. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Victim Support would be greatly appreciated: PO Box 3017, Wellington 6140 https://victimsupport. org.nz/donate A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at Trinity Union Church, Hall Avenue, Newtown on Friday, July 12 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.