BLAND, Helen Alexandra After fighting a courageous battle, Helen finally conceded defeat on 21 January 2016. Loved wife and mother of Richard, and Rachel. Dear sister and sister in law of Susan, Nena, the late Graham, Kathy and John, Simon, Hillary and Adrian. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at the Whangarei Cruising Club, 212 Riverside Drive, Whangarei on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 11.30am. To pay tribute to Helen we prefer donations to North Haven Hospice PO Box 7050 Tikipunga, Whangarei. Communications to the Bland family c/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 23, 2016.