Fiona Anita McGIMPSEY (formerly Melville, Eastaughffe)

23rd May 1969 - 6th December 2022
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J Fraser & Sons' Chapel
cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Tuesday 13 December 2022, 1:30PM

McGIMPSEY, Fiona Anita (formerly Melville, Eastaughffe)

Of Southland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 6 December 2022, aged 53. Wife of Norman. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jo, Brent and Rachael, Becky, and all her grandchildren. A service to celebrate Fiona’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 13 December at 1:30pm followed by private cremation. Fiona will be resting at Andrew and Jo’s home in Bainfield Road until Tuesday morning. Messages can be sent to Melville Family, PO Box 5102, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9843, or to Fiona’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a link to the livestream of the service.

Messages

We are very sad to hear that your beautiful Mum has passed away.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Your Mum will be dearly missed by us all.

Erica Boyes, Christchurch
Please accept our deepest sympathy from the Morris Family South Canterbury and Southland.. We are unable to attend on this sad occasion due to health problems. Was great knowing you as we had a lot of fun. Thank you for that. Denise and Neil Morris , Winchester
Denise and Neil Morris, Winchester
My condolences for the family.
I'm sorry to hear about this.
I am very upset about hearing about this.
Fiona was a lovely lady and IL forever miss you, we made a lot of memories IL never forget.
My love from me and the kids.
Justice morris , Moteaka
Irish blessing:
May the roads rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Sending our love and thoughts across the world to you all at this sad and difficult time.

You will be missed by so many, rest in peace and love Aunty Fiona.
Charlotte and Luke Knight, Southend-on-sea
I will miss all time we spent together when I came over from Australia and how much l enjoyed it. She was such a beautiful person. I am unable to come to the funeral due to flight availability. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rhonda Cook, Innisfail Queensland Australia
Rest in love Fiona. Andrew, bent and Becky my thoughts are with you and your families at this time.
You will be sorely missed Fiona, you made an impact on everyone who met you. Fly high sweet woman
Aimee, Invercargill
Fiona/ nana ona
Our hearts been shattered since you left earthside! my hearts pouri (sad) for our babies and their daddy as everytime i look at them i see you and how you were with them x our babies were your happy place when you would feel down! At 1st Normanii would always have a stand off with you when you would come see them, and as time went by he knew exactly who you were....his nana Ona....(as he says) your bond with him just kept getting stronger and unbreakable! As for your little (nanas Angel) miss Kimora-Lee she would greet you with a beautiful frown, untill you turned it upside down to a beautiful smile... I will always and for ever have your memories live on though them fiona i promise you that!
I will continue to cherish, Love, and kick your beautiful sons bum when needed for the rest of eternity ❤️
You were taken away from us all way to soon and so unexpectedly! Its just not right!
We love you sooo much nana and gunna miss you immensly. Rest easy in heaven fiona x and watch over us and our babies as we continue on our journey ❤️
Rachael melville , Dunedin
I don't know the words to express the sorrow Jordan and I are feeling at the sudden loss of Fiona. We had 6yrs of knowing her. Her laughter, her loving and giving nature, her nurturing personality. We will miss her dearly and our thoughts are with her children at this time as they prepare to say farewell to a genuine loving woman who is their mother and they have no doubts that she loved them with all her heart and soul.
Vanessa Carlaw , Christchurch
Hi, I worked with Fiona. Our whole team are shocked and saddened by her passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Shelley Pilgrim, Dunedin
I was saddened to hear of Fiona's passing. I remember her very well from being at highschool together in Ashburton, she was a clever student and enjoyed being part of musical events. Although I had not seen her for a long time, I had carried on a connection with her on Facebook and had a real sense of Fiona's love and loyalty for her own family and extended family members. I am thinking of you all at this very sad time and passing on my kind regards as you are trying to deal with the loss of someone who has been so special to you.
Simone Alexander , Dunedin
I hope that Fiona has a peaceful rest now, still such a shock to have her taken so young. I'm thinking of hubby Norman, Andrew, Becks, may tomorrow go well and be a wonderful send off for Fi. I'll miss Fiona and her organising of the family reunions and birthday events, she was always so full of energy! Sending love and hugs xx
Amy McGimpsey , Rolleston
Words can't describe the loss you are all having, our thoughts are with you all.
Fiona you will be missed by so many, loved by all.
You touched so many in different ways and we will never forget you.
Rest in peace.
Warren and Debbie , Christchurch
Sending love and thoughts to all of Fiona’s family.. How incredibly sad that she has gone so young and still had so much life to live. May the many happy memories you all have be of some comfort at this incredibly difficult time. Thinking of you all with love,
Rochelle Mcfarlane, Auckland
Your Mum loved with the whole of her heart and held nothing back. She loved her kids and grandkids like no one else on Earth & I am so glad she got to know the joy of being a grandparent.

I'll remember her light and laughter for many a year to come.
Tracey , Christchurch
In your eternal sleep I ask and I pray that you watch over each and everyone of us, your children, grandchildren and us your extra kids. As we mourn we will remember all of the special moments you shared with us growing up. I pray that you sleep peacefully now Mama Fi the beautiful angel that grew her wings too soon, we all love and cherish you and the memories you have left us with ❤️ my biggest condolences to her whanau in this difficult time. gone but not forgotten rest easy now nui the aroha okioki marie

Dear God,
Please sit with us here in this emotional darkness.
Help us remember. Let's remember the natural peace her presence gave.
Help us remember the grace of her heart, the generosity of her spirit, the sincerity of her kindness.
Help us remember all the ways You touched the world through her goodness.
Amen
Beanie Wilson, Invercargill
I always thought of Fiona as another aunty. I'm so sad she's gone. Sorry I couldn't be there. I hope she's happy with grandma now.
Naomi Tate , Auckland
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Dan and Irena, Cromwell