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Lois MCLAY

Lois Ruth "Ruth" MCLAY

Lois MCLAY Obituary

MCLAY, Lois Ruth (Ruth) (nee Harries). Ruth died peacefully at home on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Jamie, treasured mother and mother in law to Andrew and Wendy, John, Kirsty, Mark and Doris, Shona and Mark, Ruth and Dave, James and Ally, Rachel (Puff) and Laurence. She was a deeply loving and generous grandmother to 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A requiem mass will be held on Monday 24th November 11am at Saint Benedicts Parish of Newton-Auckland, 1 Saint Benedict's Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Monika & Bruce Ellwood

November 22, 2025

To our darling niece Lucy, her dad Andrew, and all the extended McLay family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your beloved grandmother and mother´s passing. Ruth was a wonderful matriarch, fantastic role model, and an inspiration to many. We share your loss.
Much love Monika and Bruce Ellwood & family and John and Grace Hartmann

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Rowie and all family

November 21, 2025

You were always a very special part of our lives that we are eternally grateful for and will always hold dearly in our hearts and our memories. Love you Mike and Nova, Jenny and Rick, Chris and Murray, Rowie and John, Sally and Gavin

Vanna Blucher

November 21, 2025

Many happy memories of our adventures, our chats and the time we had together Ruth. Much love to you all in the time of your profound loss. xxx

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