CUNNINGHAM, Florence Philippa (nee Merriman). On February 18, 2013 peacefully at Radius Matua (Tauranga), in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill (deceased) and Rhonda (Adelaide), Bruce (deceased) and Caroline, Mary and Ron Gordon, Mike and Sue, Anne Erickson and Mark Gilmer (Ohaupo). Much loved "Grannie" of her 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Matua Rest Home and Hospital for their loving care. A service for Florence will be held at the Hillsdene Chapel, 143 13th Avenue, Tauranga on Saturday, February 23 at 11.00am followed by interment at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Cemetery. Messages to "the Cunningham family" C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 20, 2013.