DOWLER, Margaret Joan (Formerly Wilson, nee Dennis). Peacefully on 27 November 2015 at Cranford Hospice. Aged 63 years. Cherished wife of Bob, much loved mother of Katie and Tony and mother-in-law of Johan and Kelly. Stepmother of Nikki and Clint. Wonderful Nana of Lillian, Natalie, Catherine and Anthony. Loved daughter of Frank (deceased) and Ruth (deceased). Sister and sister in law of Norma (deceased) and Russell, Ian (deceased), John (deceased) and Kathleen, Irene (deceased), Valerie (deceased), Geoffery and Gaylynne and their families 'May she rest peacefully, and always be remembered for her outstanding strength, forthright iron will and commitment to family values.' Special thanks to the staff of Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North Hospitals and of Cranford Hospice for the care and attention of Margaret. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margaret's life which will be held at Crestwood' 615 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings on Tuesday, 1 December 2015 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated. Messages can be made online at
www.tlas.co.nz or sent to The Dowler family, c/- PO Box 439, Havelock North 4157.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 28, 2015.