BROOKS, Daphne Vera Passed away peacefully on Friday August 7 2015 after a short illness. Loved and devoted wife of Barry and cherished mother and mother in law of Glenn and Amanda, Warren and Janine, Sandra and Murray Hopson. Treasured grandma of Nick and Dan, the late Toby and Elliot, Tash and Keith; Kate and Josh, Anna and Seth and Charlotte; Christine and Heath, Andrea and Ben, Brendan and Tessa and Great Grandma of Maisie and Beau. Daph will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A private celebration of Daph's life has been held by the family at her request. Thank you Waipuna Hospice for all your fantastic support, love and care shown to Daphne and all the family. In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156, Tauranga or Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Services, PO Box 5137, Mount Maunganui. All communications to The Brooks Family, 177 Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116. "Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or left a message on the phone. Perhaps you sent a nice bouquet, or dropped some food off at home. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say. Perhaps we've just been in your thoughts, throughout the last few days. Whatever you did to console our hearts - We thank you so much, Whatever the part".

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 11, 2015.