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Shirley Patricia AITKEN

Shirley Patricia AITKEN obituary

Shirley AITKEN Obituary

AITKEN, Shirley Patricia (nee Swain). Born April 20, 1932. Passed away on August 8, 2017. Daughter of the late Walter and Ivy Swain, granddaughter of John H. Vautier and Mary McSweeney and cared for in her childhood by the late Rose and Sidney Moore. Passed away peacefully after a long illness. Cherished wife of the late John (Jack) Walter Aitken, beloved Mum of Jennifer (and Bill), Patricia (and Ron), Robert (and Dene) and David, loved Nana of Matthew, Jason, Callan, Yasmin, Lara, Martin, Ashlee, Louise and Sarah and Grand-Nana of Curtis, Ella, Noah and Ava. Shirley requested no funeral service and she wishes everyone to know she's had a wonderful life with family and friends. The family wish to thank her carers and support persons over the years. R.I.P.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 12, 2017.

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Diane Cheesman

August 14, 2017

We'll always remember your beautiful smile and friendship Shirley. Our thoughts are with you Jennifer, Patricia, Robert, David and your families at this sad time. Fay is sorry she didn't make it on Sunday as she is unwell at present.

August 14, 2017

What a sad day to lose such a wonderful lady. Have very fond memories,lots of fun and laughter in the Aitken household.
Shirley was my dads sister, and he is very sad about her passing, but as we all know she has suffered for a long time, and is now at peace.
Our thoughts are with all the family.
Love from us all:
Ken (Bruce)and Betty Nelson-Moore, Anne (Nelson-Moore)and John Monk, Jayne Monk, Judith (Nelson-Moore)and Steve Conroy, Scott Couper, Kristy Couper and Annes and my grandchildren - Bailey, Bodi, Kurt, Lucy Parker and Kassie xxxxxxxx

August 14, 2017

A truly beautiful woman, now at rest. One of the most wonderful mothers I ever knew. You were so kind to me Shirley, I will never forget you, may you rest in perfect peace. Diana

Margaret Ellis

August 13, 2017

On Behalf of myself Margaret Ellis (nee Swain) and Barry Ellis, siblings Barbara Edmunds, (dec.) Anne Fleur Swain and David John Swain (dec}our sad loss at losing Shirley. I remember the many happy hours that I spent with Shirley and Jack at Lake Macquarie, Sydney and Woodstock NSW and will treasure these thoughts forever.

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