Nicola Anne Sharp-Hinton

2nd October 1966 - 26th March 2026
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Wednesday 1 April 2026, 1:30PM
Open live stream

SHARP-HINTON Nicola Anne (nee Sharp)

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Nicola in Christchurch Hospital on Thursday 26th March 2026, aged 59 years.   

Dearly loved wife and much better half of Geoff. 

Hugely admired and adored Mum of Hannah and Zoe. 

Much loved daughter of the late June and Jim Sharp, daughter in law of the late Hazel and Brian Hinton, dearly loved sister and sister in law of Paula and Troy Vasa (Dunedin), Tracy and Andy Yule (Invercargill), Wendy Hinton, Carol Hinton, Claire Hinton and William Hurley (Wellington). 

Nicola was a fun loving aunty to her nieces and nephews and will be sorely missed by, Isla and Millie, Lucy, Mitchell and Ella, Guy and Julia, and Georgia.   Adored woofer Mum of Archie.  

“Nicola will be deeply missed and forever remembered”

The family wish to acknowledge the staff at the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust, Ward 8C Dunedin Hospital, and Ward B6 and ICU Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care and attention to Nicola in recent months.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at Nicola’s service or made to the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust at www.bmct.org.nz

A service for Nicola will be held on Wednesday 1st April 2026, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill, followed by a private interment at Eastern Cemetery.

Messages to 43 Glenroy Park Drive, Invercargill or to Nicola’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

 

Messages

A truly beautiful, strong, classy and amazing soul, taken way to soon. We are devastated for you Geoff, Hannah & Zoe. Sending all our love and strength to you all.
Paula, Glen, Logan & Campbell McIntyre
Paula McIntyre, Invercargill
Geoff Hannah and Zoe please accept my deepest sympathy in the very sad loss of Nicola R.I.P 💔 💔 💔 Trish Murray
PATRICIA MURRAY, Invercargill
My love and deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Nicola - she was a staunch member of our film society while I was involved and had a great appreciation of our arthouse movies - RIP Nicola.
Diana Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
Sending our deepest sympathy to Nicola’s family, especially Paula and Tracy. Thinking of you all at this sad time Judy, Ken Lawrie and family. Ex JR Hamilton Ltd.
Judy Lawrie, Invercargill
Geoff, our sincere sympathy goes out to you, and your family, at this very sad time.
Merv & Marg Cook
Merv Cook, Gold Coast
My darling treasured friend. I love you and shall deeply miss our long conversations and your friendship. You were truly a kindred spirit. And I shall think of you each time I look to the sky. Xxx
Dear Geoff, Hannah and Zoe, my heart aches for you. Nic loved you all so much. May you find solace in her beautiful spirit that will always exist inside you xxx
Jane Duncan , Tasman
Geoff, Hannah and Zoe.   I am devastated at the passing of your beloved wife and devoted mother.    She was my Soul Sister.    Nicola was so proud of her daughters Hannah and Zoe and spoke about you often.      We had so many wonderful conversations at various cafes where we laughed and cried and solved life problems.   The world was a better place with Nicola in it.   She was the best listener, intelligent and empathic, plus a wonderful sense of humor.  She was one classy lady.    I will carry Nicola in my heart forever.   Rip Soul Sister Angel, Nicola.  You leave a huge gap in all who loved and cared for you.      Sending your family love and support!    Lyndal Roe
Lyndal Roe, DUNEDIN
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time
Judith McInerney, Invercargill
Geoff, sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time
Judith Frentz, Invercargill
Geoff, Hannah and Zoe. So sorry to hear about this very sad news. We remember Nicola so fondly. Take care and big hugs.
Blair and Janeen Valentine , Nelson
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you all.
Mum (Margie from Ohai) was shocked to read of Nicola’s passing.
The Kynaston family had great times with the Shaw and Sharp families
Over many years
Shirley McCully, Scotts Gap
I am so very sad and shocked to hear of the loss of this beautiful lady. I treasure the time I spent working with her in the Playcentre Association Office, and her awesome sense of humor. She loved her family above all else, and I send you all my very sincere condolances.
Michelle Reynolds , Invercargill
Nicola was one of those rare people — articulate and thoughtful, with a dry wit that never missed its mark. She had a quiet loyalty about her, the kind you could always rely on without needing to question it.

We first met at IRD on 6 January 1984, when five new cadets arrived, stepping into something completely unknown. From that very beginning, there was an ease to her — steady, grounded, and unmistakably herself.

Nicola was also pretty good at euchre — something we proved day in and day out, with our "teatable" playing every morning and afternoon tea for years. Those games, filled with quiet competition and plenty of laughter, are memories I will always hold close.

What always stood out most was that no matter how much time passed, or how long it had been since we last spoke, we would pick up exactly where we left off. No fuss, no catching up required — just that same connection, unchanged.

I will miss her always.
Much love to Geoff and your two beauitful girls, Hannah and Zoe, your Mum was the best.
Bernice xx
Bernice A Adlam, Palmerston North
Deeply saddened to hear of Nicola’s passing Our Heartfelt thoughts and Condolences to you Geoff, Hannah and Zoe
❤️Yvonne and Geoff Shepherd
Yvonne Shepherd, Invercargill
I’m heartbroken to hear of your passing. It was a pleasure to be your hairdresser over the past 15 years. I will always cherish our chats, your laughter, and the trust you placed in me. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten 🤍
Kerry PS, Invercargill
A belated message to Geoff and whānau. I only spoke with Nicola a few times, bonding over our love of cinema and stories. Seeing her turn up to screenings was always a joy as you knew she appreciated cinema at it's finest. I'm so sorry for your loss and sending much aroha to you.
Nadine Hancock, Invercargill