PROCTOR, Helen (Helen) On September 13, 2014 at her home in Pukekohe; aged 80 years. Helen passed away peacefully surrounded by her whanau at home. Dearly beloved wife of Hemi Wiremu (Jim) Proctor (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of Joe and Marama, Tony and Mary-Anne, Fiona and Bill, Denise and Vince, Annie and Windy, Jimmy, Marion and Cody, Myra and David, and loved nana of her many mokopuna. Helen will be lying in state at her home: 7 Freyberg Crescent, Pukekohe. The days have drawn close and it's time to say goodbye. Sleep well in peace at last mum. A lifetime of memories to remember; a mum who's main focus in life was for her children and grandchildren. From the island of Niue, small in stature with strength of love for her family. Words seem trivial at this sad time but the undercurrent of love that flowed from you and dad, remains with us; we will always keep you close. Service details to follow. John 5: 28,29

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 15, 2014.