Beth Pamela Funnell
(85 years old)
28.06.1940-2.10.2025
Our beloved Mum Beth passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2025 surrounded by the love of her family and her faith. Much loved Mum and Mother-in-Law of Bruce and Sharon Funnell, the late Shona and Kaio Iuli,
Corrina Houlihan and Trish Porter, Raelene and Jarrod Gilchrist, Erin and Jo Funnell.
A loved and cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunty.
Messages to: 19 Morrington Terrace, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Special thanks to Nurse Maude, St John, Wairau ED and the Marlborough Hospice for their care of Mum.
A funeral service to celebrate Beth’s life will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Redwoodtown
on Wednesday 8th October at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.
The service for Beth will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
St Christopher's Anglican Church
Redwoodtown
Wednesday 8 October 2025
1.00pm
The livestream for this service is provided and operated by St Christopher's Church.
From - Tracey Currie
To Beth's family, it has been a privilege to have known Beth over the last few years through the Awatere Garden Club. She was a delight to have in the group and I know that she loved getting out and seeing the gardens even when she wasn't as mobile.
It has been a pleasure to have her ride with Mum and myself over the years to garden club, firstly in Mums car and then in mine. She was always appreciative, always caring, and always contributing - to the sales table, purchasing raffle tickets, and providing her $5 when we travelled further afield.
When I asked about her family she always spoke about how she was supported with grocery shopping and appointments. She felt loved and cared for.
It will be a loss to garden club not to have her there, and it will feel strange not being able to collect her for our garden club days or dropping off her newsletter.
Although I was sick yesterday, I'd arranged another member to ring her and collect her for garden club.
Needless to say they couldn't make contact with her earlier in the week.
Quite fittingly, she died on our garden club day, the first Thursday of the month.
Rest easy Beth, you deserve it.
Much love to you all.
From - Marianne Kerwin
A lovely supporting Grandma. Have fond memories of Jessica and the support that was given to her.
Condolences to all the family.
From - Odette Cross
Raelene. I'm so sorry to learn of your recent losses. Your mum was an amazing woman who is reflected in you.
These are difficult times so please take strength where you can. Best wishes.
