Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on January 10, 2026, In her 90th year.
Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved and adored mum and mother-in-law of Carolyn & Wayne Brennan,
and the late Rhys, much loved Grandma of Gareth & Gemma, Sarah & Colin, Liam & Alice, and Sam,
loved great grandma of Roman, and Marco, loved daughter of the late Harry & Caroline, and Sarah & Charlie,
a loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and special friend of many.
Messages to 137 Waterwalk Road, Greymouth 7805.
A Gathering to honour and celebrate Olwyn’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street on her 90th birthday – Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2pm.
Most amazing lady
Another west coast icon has left us
All my love and respect to the family
At this tough time
Regards
Bob Kluts
Napier
Dear Olwyn
So sorry to hear of your passing .Thank you for being a friend at spinning .You were so talented and would happily share knowledge to help me , ..I will always remember our trips to Reefton .Such lovely company .Happy times
Love from Carrol & Brian Hunter Bakers Hill Western Australia
So sorry to read this – Olwyn was such a lovely person who was very caring and supportive to me over many years, always
good for a joke and full of laughter, will be sadly missed
thinking of you Carolyn, Wayne, Sarah & Liam and families x
Diane x
Carolyn, Wayne and families, so sorry to hear of Olwyn’s passing. Olwyn is such a loss. Olwyn had a voice and she knew how to use it! Bless you O, you will be sadly missed but you left us a legacy, your true activist heart! Go well my friend.
So sorry for your loss. A lovely lady
Carolyn and family Sorry to hear of Olwyns passing. Have great memories of playing piano\keyboard with her at Greymouth United Church over many years. She was so so passionate about her music
Sending my love to to Carolyn and family , rest easy Olwyn, great friend to my mum and dad, xx