Of late Tauranga (formerly Te Puke)

Passed away peacefully February 13^th, 2023: in her 96^th year. Lucid and a lady to the end. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob (Robert). Mother and Mother-in-law of John and Sandy, Anne and Paul, and Kathryn. Loved nana to Carly, Alex and Brooke also to Mark and Christina; and great nana of Fox, Indigo and Mackenzie. A funeral service for Verna will be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Jocelyn St, Te Puke on Friday 24^th February at 11.00am thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to St John contact 0800 785646 or info@stjohn.org.nz All communications to the Griffin Family C/- P O Box 650, Tauranga 3144. A livestreaming of the service, for family overseas, anyone wanting this link contact chris@jonesandco.co.nz The family would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the wonderful nurses and staff at the Metlife Care – Avenues Care Home Facility, Tauranga; for their wonderful love and kindness of Verna's care and to the family.