SYMES, Lorna Margaret (nee Perry). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek Symes. A cherished mum, step mum and mum in law of Mark and Simone, Gaylene (dec), Grant, Tracey, Jenny and Michael, Debbie (dec) and Phillip. Adored nonnel /nanna of Rebecca, Andrew and Ashley, Richard and Vicki, Matt and Alanah, Daniel , Mel, Dale and Victoria, Justin and Yumi. Great nonnel/nanna to Raphael, Kiara, Sophie, Hunter, Lexie, Oreon, Oliver and Greyson. Loyal sister and sister in law, awesome auntie and friend to many. Forever in our hearts. A private service for Lorna has been held.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 8, 2025.