BOWDLER, Laura Veronica
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BOWDLER, Laura Veronica
Passed away peacefully on 23rd October 2026 in hospital, aged 84 years, surrounded by whanau who loved her.
Dearly beloved wife of Jeffrey for 61 years; cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lilian, Jeffery and Jodie, Daniel and Sarah, Roera and Jason; adored grandmother of Sarah, Selena, Michael, Lucy, Corey, Kade, Ryan, Hayley and Leah; and Great Grandmother to Tobie and Harvey. Much loved by all her nieces and nephews and a wonderful friend to many.
Our Mama, we love you and you will be greatly missed and forever held in our hearts.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Wairau Hospital for their care, support and dignity given to Laura and her family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Order of St John New Zealand, a/c 12-3244-0055909-02, ref. BOWDLER, would be appreciated. All communications may be sent to the Bowdler family, C/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.
A service to celebrate of Laura’s life will be held at The Port Marlborough Pavilion, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton, on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 1:00pm. Following the service a private family burial will be held at Waikawa Urupa.
Respectfully cared for by
Sowman’s Funerals, Blenheim
Ph 03 578 4719
www.sowmans.co.nz,
F.D.A.N.Z Member