Passed away peacefully on the 15 May 2023 at Radius Matua Tauranga aged 89 years.

Teenage sweetheart loved wife and best friend to the late Keith. Cherished Mum of Gayle, Linley, Barry and Donna. Adored Nana of Arron, Kyllie, Hayden, Luke, Chloe, Beau, Mark, Genna, Karl, Carley Kris and Teri. Special great nana of 18 & ½. Special thanks to the amazing caring staff at Radius Matua for their never-ending care. Dance with the stars and slide down the rainbows.

A celebration of Merlyn's life will be held at Pyes Pa Crematorium, 403 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga on Friday 19 May at 2pm. Any communications to The Silvester Family c/- Legacy Funerals, PO. Box 3136 Tauranga 3142