On February 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 78 years. Devoted wife and soulmate of the late Bill, darling and most precious Mum of Zara and Carlo, Jade and Craig, adored Nanna of Lucca, Matteo; Cole, and Miliana.

                          “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”

 Special thanks to Dr Mark Cohen, and the Medical Day Unit at Christchurch Public Hospital, for all the care and support given to Merilyn and family.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merilyn Forsyth, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust can be made online to: charityhospital.org.nz. A funeral service in celebration of Merilyn’s life will be held at St Marks Presbyterian Church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, on Tuesday, February 25, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Please wear your most flamboyant best, to celebrate a life well lived.