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Rosemary CAVANDER Obituary

CAVANDER, Rosemary Georgette (Nee Mitchell). Peacefully on 6 January 2026. Dearly loved wife of John and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Keith, David and Michelle, Richard and Jacinda. Special Ma and Grandma Rosie to Sarah, Daniel, Georgia, Summer, Brooke, Zachary, Ocean, Beck, Ottilie, and Abraham. A service to celebrate Rosemary's life will be held at Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, Milford on Monday 12 January at 1.30pm
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wendy Brown

January 16, 2026

Dear John, Alison, David, Richard and families
My very sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Rosemary. I only learned of her passing today, so very sorry I wasn´t able to be there for her final farewell. Loved memories of our Wfd days, especially on the athletic field & her regular communications to us when we moved away o/seas & elsewhere in NZ.

Delwyn McFadden

January 16, 2026

Our sincere sympathy to you John and family, on your loss of Rosemary.
A lovely lady now at rest.
Delwyn and Ray McFadden.

Peter and Carol Haythornthwaite

January 12, 2026

Today will be a difficult timei n many ways, but also a great celebration knowing she will be with her eternal Father.

May God be with you John, Alison and Keith, David and Michele, Richard and Jacinda and families as you celebrate Rosie's life and what she has imparted to your lives.

With much Love, Peter and Carol, and sons Michael, David, Andrew and Simon and their families.

Dennis & Jocelyn

January 12, 2026

Sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing, such a lovely lady, a wonderful friend. Dennis say's best school teacher. May the peace of God surround you John & the family. Dennis & Jocelyn

Matt and Roxy Gordon

January 12, 2026

Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you, John and the family. Rosemary was a special lady with a gentle, beautiful and intentional spirit. What a privilege to honour and celebrate her life today. Much love from Matt and Roxy.

Sue Wilson

January 11, 2026

Dear John and Cavander family,
Although we know that Rosemary has gone on to be with Jesus in eternity,the reality of living life without her is very difficult. May you all know the comfort of our Father as you grieve and continue to walk your own journeys in this world.
Loloma yani,
Sue Wilson

Rosemary McArthur-Shore

January 11, 2026

To all dear Rosemary's family - I know this is a sad time and your loss of a wife, mother, and grandmother will be hard to bear, but I pray you will, in the midst of your sorrow, also know God's comfort and peace. Rosemary was - and always will be - a wonderful and exceptionally kind and loving person. She will always be remembered with my love and admiration. Cousin Rosemary xo

Janis Slatter

January 11, 2026

My condolences

Heather Burnan

January 10, 2026

To the Cavander family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Praying for peace and comfort. All our love. Mark and Heather and Brenda Hunt.

Helen Honour (Pool)

January 10, 2026

Sincere condolences to The Cavander Family..a lovely teacher.

Allistair Shepherd

January 10, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Heather Thomas

January 10, 2026

Loving Sympathy to you John and your Family. Have lots of Happy Memories. Rosemary was a very Special Teacher at Wellsford High School Heather (Nee Shearer)

Tania Witheford

January 10, 2026

Our sincere condolences to you John and to all of your family.

Dale leith(olesens)

January 10, 2026

So sad to hear of Rosemary passing . You were the best teacher we all had. From all the olesens. Wellsford

Maurice Gorbey

January 10, 2026

John...my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I have warm memories of Rosemary's gentle, gracious, presence. She was a positive influence to all in Wellsford. Regret unable to attend service.

Ron Anderson

January 10, 2026

A lovely lady married to a fantastic man. Shool teachers who cared about their students and have kept in touch with them after all these years.

Delwyn Hills

January 10, 2026

My condolences to John and family. Special memories of a wonderful teacher at Wellsford High School. Kind regards, Delwyn Hills (formerly Chitty).

Philip Hornblow

January 10, 2026

My condolences to you, John and your family on Rosemary´s passing.

Herb and Heather Iles

January 10, 2026

Sorry you hear of the passing of Rosemary our thoughts are with you and your family

Wendy McArthur

January 10, 2026

A much loved cousin. Loved by all who knew her. Remember those Christmas newsletters that kept us all in touch with family news. Condolences to John and all her family. Wendy

January 10, 2026

CAVANDER, Rosemary Georgette (Rosy) (nee Mitchell). Dearly loved sister of Marilyn, Aunty to Andre and Lynnie Kassay, and sister in law of the late Andre Kassay Snr. The most wonderful sister whose memories will remain in our hearts forever. You will be sadly missed. Rest in peace.

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