Jan Elizabeth Curnow


Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 3 June 2025 after an illness.
 Dearly loved wife and best friend of Stuart; much loved Mum of David, Nicola, Kathryn, Andrew and Matthew; 
mother-in-law of Kiryn, Kieran, Shane and Tracey; treasured Gran of Zander, Quinn, Paxton, Max, Cooper and Benji; cherished sister of Christopher and Michael. 
A woman of faith, Jan now rests peacefully in God’s loving arms. 

2 Corinthians 5:8
"Absent From The Body And Present With The Lord"

Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 
A funeral service for Jan will be held at the
 Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on 
Saturday 7 June at 9:30am followed by a private cremation. 
The service is being livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website 
for those unable to attend.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM     F.D.A.N.Z.

Service Details

Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Saturday 7 June 2025
9.30am

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Leave Messages
From - Marianne & Chook Kerwin
To the Curnow Family, so sorry to hear of Jan's passing.
She was a fighter and supported by her strong faith and family.

From - Les McKay
To Stuart and family. Sorry to hear of Jan's passing.
She was a family person who thought a lot about family values. 
She was also a good friend to all who she came into contact with.

From - Tracey Sims
Dear Stuart, I’m saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. I have fond memories of Jan in the sporting
 arena and also when you both worked at Redwoodtown Pharmacy.
 I’m unable to attend Jan’s funeral due to other commitments but know that I’ll be thinking of you all. 

From - Lenore Heather (Wilson)
To the Curnow family. My thoughts are with you all at the loss of one of the kindest people I knew. 
Many memories of early days raising children. Arohanui. 

From - Russell and Lynne WATES
To Stuart and extended family 
We are so sorry to hear of Jan's passing and would like to express our sincere
condolences in your sad loss. 
From Russell and Lynne Wates + family 

From - Gary Smith
To Stuart and family. So sorry to hear of Jan's passing. 
Thankyou for streaming Jan's farewell, 
which was lovely, and fitting.
 Thinking of you all, with love, from Gary and Maria Smith

From - Lyndie Forbes
 With sincere sympathy to Stuart and family. Jan was a true Lady who had such class and poise. 
She will be truly missed by all who knew her. 
Such a kind and gentle soul. 
May God comfort you and bring you peace. Jan is at rest now. 

From - Casey and Christine Lochead
To Stuart and family, our deepest condolences. Jan was a lovely lady, and you were great neighbours.

From - Corinne Zimmerman (nee Hanson)
 Stu and family, I was so sad to hear of Jan's passing. She was a lovely lady with a heart of gold. 
Love to you all xx

From - Kaye and Euan Dickson
We were very sad to read of Jan’s passing. She was always so kind and helpful in the pharmacy 
and will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences to the extended family