Passed away unexpectedly at home in Greymouth with loving family by her side on April 22, 2025.
Deeply loved wife and best friend of Alan,
cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Angie & Milan, Aaron & Amy, and Daniel & Kelsey,
precious Nana of Taylor,and Liam; Louisa (Lulu), and Charlotte; Meikha, Eli, and Ayda,
loved daughter of the late Jimmy & Marie Costello,
loved sister and sister-in-law of James & Margaret, Elizabeth & Tim Peipi, Bernadette & Greg Stenhouse,
Gerard, Tony, Paul & Raelene, John, and Mark & Allison,
loved daughter-in-law of the late Bill & Merle Gardner,
loved sister-in-law of David & Mary, Anne, Carol & John McCosh, Ian & Chantal,
and the late Kay, and Sharon,
a much loved family historian, aunty, cousin, and friend of many.
Messages to 243 Main South Road, Greymouth 7805.
A Funeral Mass for Francie will be celebrated in
St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, on Saturday the 26th April 2025 at 1pm,
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held at Francie’s home, 243 Main South Road, Greymouth on Friday at 7pm.
~ Requiescat in Pace ~
Our sincerest condolences to you all. We are presently travelling so won’t be able to attend the service on Saturday. Francie will be missed by you all as she loved her family so very very much and in return loved by you all.
Thinking of you all
Allan and family
Our thought’s are with you at this sad time . She was such a lovely lady and will be deeply miss by family and friends. The heart and soul of her family .
Rob and Gay Allen
The Gardner and Costello Families
We are so very sorry to hear that your much loved Francie has passed away…such a lovely and gentle person. Please accept our sincerest and most heartfelt sympathies in your loss. May it be of some comfort to know that others will be holding you close in thought now and in the days ahead.
Doug and Trish Rennie
Oamaru
To Alan, Angie, Aaron, Daniel and your families, and to James, Libby, Bernadette, Gerard, Tony, Paul, John, Mark. and all your families and also to David, Anne, Carol, Ian, (remembering Sharon and Kay) and all your families too.
Francie loved you all so very dearly just as you all loved Francie so very dearly.
We are thinking of you all so very much and remembering this wonderful, precious and unique “girl of Costello” who married her sweetheart Alan Gardner from The North Shore.
Francie will live on forever in the hearts and precious memories of all her family and friends.
Lots of special love to you all.
Shona and Bruce Shrimpton
So sad to hear. Had some amazing times growing up with Francine. Condolences to you all.
To the Gardner and extended families
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Franci
Treasure all the wonderful memories
Our apologies we are unable to attend the service as we are currently away
Phil & Michele Wilkins
Alan and family was so sorry to hear of the passing of Francie. Sorry. I’m unable to be with you today as she is laid to rest but my thoughts are with you all.”May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.” JUDY mcIntosh
My condolences to the Gardner and Costello families. I am sorry I can’t be with you today but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Allan and family our thoughts are with you & yours during this sad time.
Sending you all our love ❤️ Diana & Tim xxx
Alan, Ang and family, Regan and I are so very sorry to hear about Francie. She was such a special lady and will be deeply missed by you all. Sending you all our love, Terri and Regan xxx
So very sad to hear the passing of Francie
Francie will be sadly missed by all
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time .
Marilyn and Kevin O’Donnell