Peacefully on April 11, 2025, aged 102 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin. Much loved mother of the late Ross, Wayne, Maree (Inwood), and Greg. Adored grandmother of Melanie, and Kelly; Jennine, Rochelle, Elizabeth, and David; Aaron, and Justin; and Grace. Treasured great-grandmother of Emma, Phoebe, Georgia, Isabella, Rose, Freddy, and Bill. Remembered with love by family members Judith, Louise, Murray, Kate, Andrew, Hugo, Michael, Whitney, and Helen. The family sincerely appreciated the warmth and care given to Venus at Lady Wigram. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Venus Bailey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Ven’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, April 24, at 2.30pm.