On Thursday, October 24, 2024, peacefully, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, devoted Mum and mother-in-law of Anne and Ian Forne, and Lorna and Willem van den Ende, cherished Gran of Chris, John, Hanneke, Saskia, and Mattias, special Super-G to Olive, Leon, and Iris, Senna, and Mieke, Lena, and Ari. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Arvida Ilam for the care and compassion shown to Nell over the past two years. A private cremation will take place, with a gathering to celebrate Nell’s wonderful life to be held in the near future. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Nell Bailey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.