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Claire DARLEY Obituary

DARLEY, Claire Lenore. Passed away peacefully at Howick Baptist Home and Hospital on 28 October 2025, a week after celebrating her 87th birthday. Loved wife of the late Terry Darley. Much loved mother of Guy and Lynore, and mother-in-law of Rhonda and Mark. Adored Nana of Tyler, Brianna, Max and Jake. Special thanks to the staff at Howick Baptist for their loving care. A celebration of Claire's life will be held at 2pm on Monday 3 November at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank. Now at peace and will never be forgotten. Aroha Funerals 0800 276 420
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2025.

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Josie and Philip Archer

December 15, 2025

To Claire´s Family - Have only just learned of Claire´s passing as I tried to deliver her annual Christmas card. She kindly organised the Channing Crescent street bbq´s on her and Terry´s front lawn for a number years giving us all an opportunity to meet and greet early in February. She had a kind and friendly manner and we enjoyed a few good chats and laughs over the years.
Deepest Sympathy to you all.
May Claire Rest in Peace along with Terry.

Charlene Smithlin

November 8, 2025

Many wonderful memories over the years .Claire was truely a very special lady
She took everthing in her stride when her staff at Longview would misbehave ,to put it mildly May you find peace in the next realm ,Claire
Never to be forgotten and remembered with much love

Robin Matheson

November 4, 2025

When Claire passed I lost my best friend who I had laughed the enjoyed for 70 years. She was a great mate and we shared so many fun times. My sympathy to all the wider family. Robin Matheson

Yvonne

November 3, 2025

Mark lenore Guy and the rest of the grandchildren and extended family
So sorry for your loss
Claire was lots of fun having known her for 57 yrs
We had some very funny times like Terry's 40th getting his fav rotton old jeans off him and bearing them in the garden
Rest in piece gone never forgotten
Love to you all yvonne

Longview Girls

October 30, 2025

Dear Guy and Lenore
Sorry to hear this sad news. Your Mum was "salt of the earth". She will be sadly missed by the Longview Girls, Lynne, Pearl, Pam, Barb. God Bless

November 1, 2025

DARLEY, Claire Lenore (nee Axtens). It is with much sorrow we remember Claire who passed away after a short illness on 28 October 2025, aged 87 years. A wonderful caring and loving friend to all and much loved by the Axtens family. Dearly loved sister and sister- in-law to John (deceased) and Helen Axtens, Geoff and Wendy Axtens and Betty and Tony File. A dear Aunt loved by nieces and nephews Fleur and Michael van Brecht, Martin and Kim Axtens, Philip Axtens, Penny Axtens.

October 31, 2025

Darley, Claire Lenore. A much loved sister passed away peacefully 28th October 2025. Claire was not only a sister, she was a best friend. With much love and no more phone calls from Betty and Tony, Jason and Catherine, the late Michael and Samara and all the Grandchildren.

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