Passed away at Tauranga Hospital on 16 January 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert ( Bob). Much loved Mother and mother in-law of Desma and Jared, Kristine and the late Tony, Bruce and Donna. Loved and special Nans to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Your life and memories we will cherish. A service to celebrate and remember Melva will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Road Tauranga on Saturday 20 January 2024 at 9.30am followed by private cremation.