BURMAN, Marie Grace (Q.S.M) (nee Kemplay). Passed away at Middlemore Hospital 8th January 2023 age 86. Loved mother to Bill and adored sister of Ernie and Judy. Cherished aunt to her special niece Karel. Remembered for a life well lived with political passion, a wealth of knowledge and information. Honoured with a Queens Service Medal for her advocacy for social change. Thank you to Amanda Harris and Heather Smith for hours spent in the company of Marie in the last years of her life. She will be sadly missed. There will be a private cremation and a remembrance of service will be held at a later date. Any enquiries to Karel 027 268 4343. Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage 34 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe Phone 279 9098

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 13, 2023.