Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital with loving family by her side on February 13, 2026, aged 75.
Deeply loved wife of Richard, dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Rick & Kate, Kirsty, and Corey,
treasured Gran of Ben, Hamish, and Meg; Bree, Renee, and Lilly,
cherished daughter of the late Doug & Nola Aitken,
a loved sister and sister-in-law of Kay & George Ware, Gail & Lindsay Grant, Shona (deceased) & David Bell,
Terry (deceased), Nova (deceased) & Graeme Colville, Susan Aitken & Kieran Sullivan, and Wayne & Nicky,
respected member of the Hansen family,
devoted foster mum for over 30 years, and a loved aunty, cousin and friend of many.

Messages to The Hansen Family, PO Box 70, Moana 7845.

In accordance with Carol’s wishes cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.