On Sunday, February 23, 2025, peacefully, with her family, aged 79 years. Fashionista, and friend to cats everywhere, Nicky was the much loved wife of the late Gerald, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Bridget and Owen Catchpole (Auckland), and David and Rebecca, precious ‘Dan’ (Gran) of Rosa, Eva, Henry, Sammy, and Winston the cat, treasured sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Tom. Special thanks to the staff at Rhodes on Cashmere, and at Normans Road Surgery for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Nicky Cresswell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated, and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. The celebration of Nicky’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on March 6, at 2.00pm.