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Beth Bathgate YARNTON

Beth YARNTON Obituary

YARNTON, Beth Bathgate (nee Wilson). Our marvelous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully at Northbridge on 13 January 2026, aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob Yarnton and the late Arthur Coombes. Adored mother and mother in law of Alison and the late Malcolm, Robyn, Bruce and Karen and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday 19 January at 2pm at Onewa Christian Community Church 172 Hinemoa Street Birkenhead. The service will be livestreamed. For details contact Aroha Funerals [email protected] Grateful thanks to all the wonderful staff at Northbridge and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the NZ Cancer Society. Aroha Funerals 0800276420

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Lesley Farmer

February 14, 2026

So many happy memories of working for Yarntons. Beth and Bob treated all staff like family. It is a testimony to their honesty and integrity that Bruce continues their legacy! A gracious lady! Thoughts are with the family

Sally de Fluiter

January 27, 2026

A lovely lady and a good friend to Patty and Stuart McNab. Happy memories of when our Dad and Beth were in Northbridge together. Sally (nee McNab) and Bob de Fluiter

David Bowerman

January 23, 2026

Hi Bruce and family, what an amazing person your Mum was. My Dad always enjoyed her company in Northbridge too. We´re sorry we missed the service, we were up north preparing for the storms. All the best David and Fran Bowerman

David and Beverley Oliver.

January 17, 2026

Many memories of a wonderful lady and friend.
She supported Bob in his many major Rotary assignments.
Beth was one of a kind and will be sadly missed.

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Graham Johnson

January 17, 2026

To the Yarnton family,our love and sympathy to you all.Beth was a super aunt to all the Johnson family.We have many happy memories.She will be missed.

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