Passed away peacefully at Rosewood Rest Home, Christchurch, on September 21, 2025, aged 92.
Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, very much loved mum of Peter, and Sonia,
cherished daughter of the late Joe & May, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ellen & the late Tom King,
and the late Tom & Audrey, and Alan & Nova, a loved daughter-in-law of the late Stanley & Ethel Smith,
a loved aunty, cousin and friend. Flowers respectfully declined. Donations to Dementia Canterbury would be
appreciated and can be made online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz or at the church.
Messages to 2 Geraldine Street, Greymouth 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held in the
Uniting Church, Tainui Street on Thursday the 25th September 2025 at 1pm.
Elaine will then be laid to rest with Colin at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mum. Thinking of you particularly Sonia.
Kindest regards.
Thank you so much Natasha.❤️
I have lovely memories of Elaine, such a very kind and caring lady. Sending love to you and your family, Sonia.
Thank you Natalie
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Elaine.
Our dearest condolences and love to Sonia and Peter and her other close family amd friends.
Thank you Paul and Wendy, thank you for all your help over the years. Much appreciated.
Pete, our sincere condolences to you at this sad time of your mum passing, thinking of you with much love, Cheryl and Denis King 💐
Deepest sympathy to Sonia and Peter .Have some lovely memories of your mum ❤️ Mary Hopkins.
Thank you Mary.