Maureen FOOTE Obituary

FOOTE, Maureen. Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on the 9th of January, 2025. In her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kevin and Carolyn, Christine and Lloyd Parrant, Graham and Carol, and Diane Blackburn. Treasured Nana Kate/Big Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Maureen's life will be held in Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Wednesday the 15th of January at 11am. For tributes and livestream please go to osbornes.co.nz/tributes. Communications to The Foote Family C/- PO Box 926 Rotorua.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 11, 2025.

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for Maureen FOOTE

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Bryce Humphrys

January 15, 2025

Hello Foote Family,
I'm saddened to learn of Maureens passing, she and Colin shared a wonderful friendship with Mum and Dad one I know they valued deeply. I remember fondly the days of staying on the farm in our old bus - my first time learning to ride a motorbike and shoot rabbits. Please accept my condolences, my thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Regards Bryce Humphrys

Don & Raewyn Cooper

January 15, 2025

Our sincere condolences to all Maureen´s family. So pleased we had a lovely visit with her in December, sorry we cannot be with you all today at her celebration of her life.. A lovely lady.. xx

Dave Knapman

January 14, 2025

My sincere condolences to all of Maureen´s family. So sorry I am unable to attend the celebration of her life.

Margaret (Twyman ) Long

January 14, 2025

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Maureen.
I was pleased I saw her at the Rural women´s lunch in December . A wonderful woman .

Ray and Karen Doust

January 13, 2025

Our Condolences and Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Graham Foote

January 11, 2025

Rosie and Keith Barlow

January 11, 2025

Our thoughts are with you all.

Delwyn Lawrence

January 11, 2025

"Aunty Maureen" as the Burr kids affectionate called her, played a huge part in our growing up in TePuna. Always available to be there for her family and friends, Maureen and Colin along with mum and dad ( Avis and Gordon) provided the background safety and limits to give us `kids´ a magical childhood. Whether it was working on the farm, gathering blackberries, hunting for pigs or deer, fishing or celebrating special occasions, we were given the luxury of a healthy lifestyle- love of nature, appreciation of the simple things in life, strict boundaries, love and friendship that could be depended on no matter what. What a life Maureen lived. It´s the end of an era.... We are the "oldies" now. May our legacy be just as rich in experiences and love.