MITCHELL, Claire (nee Miller). Peacefully on 24 February 2014 at Mercy Hospice, Auckland, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack and loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Peter Svensen, Robyn and Robert Wolff, and Ross. Proud Nan of Kate and Casey, Tom, Ben; Sarah, Emma, Matthew; and Stefanie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Norma and Patricia and Tom. A battle well fought, now able to rest. A Service to celebrate Claire's life will be held at The Chapel of Christ the King, Selwyn Village, 43 Target Street, Pt Chevalier on Saturday 1 March 2014 at 1pm. Our sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at Mercy Hospice for their on going care of Mum. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Hospice, PO Box 47693, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144 would be appreciated.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2014.