Lesley Ellen Townsend


On 24 May 2025 at Wairau Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Trevor and a much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Marj; Kerryn and Clinton Sanford (Auckland); Linden and Mandy (Melbourne); Kim and Tracey (Broken Hill); and Brendon and Wendy (Oxford). 
 Adored Nanny of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
 Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz 
 Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Bethsaida Rest Home and Wairau Hospital for their care of Lesley. In accordance with Lesley’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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

Service Details

A private cremation has taken place.

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From - Virginia Hope
 I always loved having a word with your dear Mum x 
Always talked about her still walking the wards as she did at Holmdale. 
Fondly remembered Virginia Hope

From - Joy Herd
 I remember you Mum well working on night shift with her all those years ago. 
They were the good old days at HOLMDALE . 
she was such a special lady who had lots of confidence through good old work experience. 
Always spoke fondly of her great family . 
R.I.P LESLEY. Love and Hugs to your family Joy Herd