STOCK, Joan Irene Annie (nee Oakshott). Born December 27, 1928. Passed away suddenly from a massive stroke surrounded by family on 22 January 2022 aged 93 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife and constant companion of Don. Beautiful, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Elizabeth, Rodney, Helen, Kathryn, Donna and Jonathan. Very much loved grandma of David, Aaron, Samuel, Joseph, Alexander, Danley, Aiden, Dannika, Betty, Mark, Strauss, Genevieve, Ezra, Chantelle and Ariana. Special great-grandma of Haidee, Dawn, Nikita, Ashaiah, Corban, Solomon, Esther, Freddie and Lani. Blessed great-great-grandma of Savannah, Cooper, Alia, and Paige. Sister of the late Estelle, Ngaire and Keith; survived by Richard, Beverly, and Jennifer. A faithful servant of God and follower of Jesus, Joan lived her life to love and serve others. Joan's beautiful warm smile and friendly welcomes and hugs will be very sorely missed by all. We will always love her and be grateful for her love. "I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever." Psalm 145: 1(2,3). Our beloved songbird forever with her Lord. All correspondence to Cambridge Funeral Directors, PO Box 844 Cambridge 3434.Sadly, due to current restrictions, the family will be holding a private funeral by invitation only, however the service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend. Please contact Donna,
[email protected] for the link.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 29, 2022.