Maureen EARDLEY-WILMOT Obituary

EARDLEY-WILMOT, Maureen Jean (nee Huddlestone). (NZ Commemoration Medal for Services to NZ, 1990) (New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal, 1993) (BPWNZ Badge of Honour, 2017) (Justice of the Peace) Much loved and admired wife of Brian recently deceased. Passed away peacefully on 20 August 2022, aged 85 years. Loved younger sister of Eileen, loved stepmother to Kathryn and family (Australia) and the late Alan. Very much loved aunt of Jacqui and Paul (UK) and their families. Maureen trained as an Educational Psychologist and worked in areas of special education, learning difficulties and programmes for gifted children but later partnered her husband in business. She gave a long and effective working contribution to the National Party, NZ Business & Professional Women's Club and New Horizons for Women Trust representing New Zealand in those roles nationally and internationally. Her intelligence, contributions to society and friendships have been an inspiration to many people. She will be very much missed. Friends and colleagues are invited to attend a Memorial service to celebrate Maureen's life at St Heliers Church and Community Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers on Friday 2 September at 1.30pm Messages can be sent to Colleen. [email protected] In lieu of flowers a memorial donation to St Johns New Zealand in recognition of the service given to both Brian and Maureen would be appreciated.