Margaret Frances Thomas

23rd March 1947 - 10th April 2025
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Tuatapere Town and Country Club
41 King Street
Tuatapere
Tuesday 15 April 2025, 1:00PM
Open live stream

THOMAS Margaret Frances (nee Kokay)

Unexpectedly passed away at Southland Hospital with her family by her side, on Thursday 10th April 2025, aged 78 years.

Loved daughter of Steve and Connie Kokay.

Wife of the late Barry Thomas.

Loved Mother and mother in law of Katrina and James, Glenn and Tracy, and Suzzanne and Shane.

Loved Nanna Thomas of Stephen, Sarah, Andy; Jed, Flynn and Bree; and Lachlan; Loved Great Nanna Thomas of Katie, Jayden, Bailey, Annabelle, Jack, Madison, Sophie, Lee*, Izahbella, Carson, and Lincoln.

Loved sister and sister in law of Verona, Les and Chris, and Ilona.

Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

‘A cherished and valuable member of the Tuatapere community’.

Donations to St John would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Tuesday 15th April 2025, 1pm in Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere.  Interment at Tuatapere Cemetery will follow.

Messages to 3 McVicar Street Tuatapere or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available.

(*denotes deceased)

 

 

 

Messages

We have beautiful memories of Margaret sharing a bottle of wine. Heartfelt sympathy to you all. Allan Nancy Barry and Kerri Plunkett
Nancy Plunkett, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of Margaret's passing, condolences to all her family
Shirley and Jim Whyte, Te Anau & Te Wae Wae Bay & Tuatapere
Very sad to hear of Margaret’s passing.
Lovely lovely lady I have wonderful memories of Margaret from my Waiau College days.
RIP Margaret xx
Tracey Neilson(Phillips), Invercargill
It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Margaret.
Margaret and I spent some of our teenage year’s together she boarded with my family while attending James Hargest High School and spent holidays with us at Stewart Island.Margaret and I also spent a summer holiday working at Ferndale Hotel on the Island. A treasured friend.
Having followed her on FB I know what a wonderful Mother and Grandmother she was so my thoughts are with you and her wider family Verona Lesley and Ilona.
My sincere condolences and sympathy to you all
Trish Rowlatt(nee Rout)
Trish Rowlatt , Auckland
Kia Ora, Thomas Whanau, it is with deep sadness we acknowledge the passing of Margaret. Margaret's passion and advocacy both within the NZEI Te Riu Roa communities and across the wider education sector was with such dedication and commitment to make change for especially for children and Support Staff working in schooling, her legacy is admired and celebrated. Thinking of you all at this time as you remember your cherished moments and memories of Margaret.
NZEI Te Riu Roa Murihiku Area Council, Invercargill
Thinking of you all on this sad day and very sorry l can’t be with you
Alice cooper ne Smithies, oamaru
Katrina, James & family . Sorry to read of Margaret’s passing
Thinking of you at this time
Gillian
Gillian Knarston , Winton