BUCKINGHAM, Florence. On 22 August 2010 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross. Treasured Mum and mother- in-law of Ross (deceased), Sheryn and Joe Cole. Loved Nana of Leanne and Greg, Ross, Kellie and Brendon, Scott and Karen, Ross Jnr. Great Gran of Toni, Brad, Brittany, Thomas, Flynn, Daniel and William. "We will all miss you Mum, finally at rest with Dad". The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Erin Park Hospital for their love, care and support over the years. A celebration of Florence's life will be held in St Luke's Anglican Church, cnr of Weymouth and Russell Roads, Manurewa on Thursday 26 August at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Hospice South Auckland, PO Box 75560, Manurewa would be appreciated or may be left at the service.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 24, 2010.