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Marlene Christine HANCOCK

Marlene HANCOCK Obituary

Hancock, Marlene Christine (Nee Honeybone). Formerly of Petone, ?taki, Auckland, Queenstown, Milford Track, and Paihia, passed peacefully at age 86, at home on April 8th 2026. A wonderful, adventurous, and love-filled life, shared for 69 years with her devoted husband and best friend, Brian Hancock. Proud mother of Sharon, Christine, Craig, and Scott. Cherished grandmother of 10 amazing grandchildren and 14 beautiful great-grandchildren. Adored daughter of the late Charlie and Marjory Honeybone. A service will be held at Bay of Islands Yacht Club (Waitangi) on Wednesday 15th April at 11am.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 13, 2026.

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Peter david ANDERSEN

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the closer the family and friends
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Roy Brown

Yesterday

So sorry Brian fond memories of you both and you playing the sax at Paraparaumu. Marlene was wonderful and was very popular. I left Otaki in 1960, so it has been a long time.

Nola Norton

Yesterday

My sincere condolences. I´m feeling so grateful I got to speak to her and say goodbye. She truly was the heart of our family, always keeping us connected. I will miss her and will always remember her warmth and love.

les&liz

Yesterday

Our 10 years on the Milford Track with Marlene and Brian were one of the best times in our lives. Our thoughts are with Brian and families. les &Liz Galloway

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Joanne Forde

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To Brian, all the kids, grandkids and great grandkids...aroha nui to you all. Marlene was always one of the best! A wonderful friend to my parents Taane Vance n Lyn Whiley and to their kids, especially me, Joanne.
Moe mai ra e te wahine Toa, a taonga to us all.

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