LESLIE, Elvie Mavis. Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2011, at Middlemore Hospital after a brief stay; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Cherished and dearly loved Mum of Graham and Sally, Pauline and Wesley, Margaret and Mark, Janet and Pat. Loved gran of 12 and loved and special GranGran of 27 great grandchildren. Thanks to staff on Ward 32 at Middlemore and to the staff of Pukekohe Rest Home. A special thank you for your loving care of our "Special Star". A service to celebrate Elvie's life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 1pm in the Wesley Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Pukekohe.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 26, 2011.