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Ruth Lillian THORN

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Ruth THORN Obituary

THORN, Ruth Lillian (nee Price). It is with great sadness that on 31 August 2025 Ruth past away peacefully at Summerset Richmond Ranges care centre, after a long journey with Vascular Dementia. Adored wife of Derek for 43 years. Loved Mother to Maxine and Tom, mother in law to Greg and Mhilet, Grandy to Liam, Sophie ,Joshua, Rachel and Samantha. For those who wish to pay their respects, Ruth will be at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors followed by a cremation at Gardens of The World. My heartfelt thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful carers and staff at Summerset Richmond Ranges who have helped me through this journey, you are all amazing. Please, in lieu of flowers a donation to Alzheimers Nelson/ Tasman https:/ /alzheimers.org.nz/get- involved/donate/ would be preferred. Respectfully cared for by Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors. F.D.A.N.Z.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 1, 2025.

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Sheryl from Tuesday morning hospice shop shift

Yesterday

Derek so sorry to hear your sad news. We are all thinking of you.

Julie from Tuesday morning shift at Hospice Shop

Yesterday

Thinking of you Derek at this sad time.

Shireen Brookman

September 1, 2025

Deepest Sympathy to you & the family Derek with the sad loss of your Ruthie. She was an amazing lady we had so many laughs over the years. May she be at peace.

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