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Esther Veronica JONES

Esther JONES Obituary

JONES, Esther Veronica (nee Prendergast) On 11 November 2013, peacefully at North Shore Hospital, surrounded by her family, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved and loving mother of Timothy, Joanna Augustine, Elizabeth, Julie Anne Higham and Virginia, loved mother-in-law of Barbara Jones, Kerry Augustine, Tim Higham and Glenn Pressnell. Much loved grandmother of Daniel, Genevieve, Nick and Sophie; Tom and Grace; Joanna, Ella, Harry and Georgie; Toby, Finn and Luke. Much loved sister of Leo and Father Paul. May she rest in peace. Requiem mass will be celebrated at St Francis Catholic Church, 8 Finchley Road, Torbay on Saturday 16 November at 12noon, followed by private cremation. Vigil service at the church Friday evening at 7pm. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ward 10, Drs David Simpson, Mark Sapsford, Shaun Zhai and Paul Hunter for their excellent care. Communications to the Jones family c/- P O Box 56013, Auckland 1446.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2013.

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November 18, 2013

I was not aware of Esther's passing as we were away and returned after her funeral. Esther was a very special member of the Happy Hour team at St John's school and she will be greatly missed by us all. Our love and condolences condolences go out to her family. Terry Toerien.

Filomena Davies

November 17, 2013

I was greatly saddened to learn of Essie's death the day after her funeral took place. I will always remember Essie and John (I always regarded them as inseparable) with great affection and respect. My sincere condolences to all the family.

November 16, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Aunty Essie was such a lovely lady. May she be at peace with her dear John. So sorry we are unable to be with you to celebrate her life. Much love Bill and Carmel Jones and Robert and Julie Jones and families.

Cecilia & Morris Honey

November 15, 2013

Accept our deepest sympathy
beautiful lady

November 16, 2013

JONES, Esther Veronica (Aunty Essie). Much loved sister-in-law of Margaret Holden (nee Jones) and Martha Jones and beloved aunt of Jo, Jess, Jane, Andrew, Kerry, Peter and Jill. A gentle, kind and gracious aunt and sister-in-law who will be missed tremendously, always. All our love to Essie's children and grandchildren.

November 14, 2013

JONES, Esther. Esther was a long-standing member of the OWN Writing For Our Grandchildren group. A lovely, gentle lady, with a sweet smile and warm personality, she will be sadly missed.

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