Ellen May Ballantyne

31st January 1944 - 21st August 2026
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Winton Presbyterian Church
Meldrum Street
Winton.
Friday 4 September 2026, 2:00PM
Open live stream

 

BALLANTYNE Ellen May

Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on 21st August 2026. Aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved Mother and mother -in-law of Simon; Jayne Ballantyne and Ken Morris ( Bribie Island, Australia). Loved and respected Delly of Liam, Jack, Jude, and Rosa, and a friend of Christine Larsen. Loved daughter of William* and Agnes* Booth. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian* and Joyce* Booth, Rosalie and Maibin* Day, Audrey Booth and Eddie* Tauroa, Owen and Liz Booth, Isabell Booth, Bronwyn and Buck Tumataroa. Loved Daughter -in-law of Allan* and Dolly* Ballantyne. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Ellen's family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and support she received from the staff of Rowena Jackson and Hospice South. A memorial service to celebrate the life and times of Ellen will be held at 2pm. Friday 4th September at the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum street, Winton. Message to 264 Okapua Road, RD3, Gore. 9773 . * Denotes deceased

 

Messages

I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of Ellen. What a lovely, special person she was. She will be sadly missed..
Marie Frew, Otapiri Gorge
So sorry to read of Ellen’s passing - we sat together at a funeral in Winton some months ago, where I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with her again - my condolences to her family - RIP Ellen
Diana Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
Sincere condolences to you all.
Anne Elizabeth McCRACKEN Anne Elizabeth McCRACKEN, Invercargill, formerly TeWaeWae
My condolences to the family my thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Margaret Lindsay, Cromwell
Our thoughts are with the Family and remembering the many Happy times we had together. ,from Margaret, Tony and Grant King.
Margaret King, Nelson
My sincere condolences to Ellen’s family and community. Her kindness good humour and generosity of spirit left an enduring impression on me as Ellen’s colleague and friend during my time in Southland.

Ralph Lawrence, Wellington
Condolences to all the family, from Neil and Julie xxx
Neil Chilton, Dorchester UK
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Ellen’s passing and send our heartfelt condolences to Jayne, Simon and all their families.

We have many lovely memories of Ellen and the happy times we shared over the years. She will always be remembered with great love and affection.

Ellen is now reunited with Colin in heaven.

With much love,
Margaret, Tony and Grant King
Margaret, Tony, and Grant King, Nelson, Christchurch, Dubai
A sad day. What a pleasure I had staying with you in Winton. RIP.
Ralph Gerritsen, Arnhem
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Ellen. I flatted with her in Invercargill when we were both working and many fond memories and happy times. Also I was a bridesmaid at her and Colins wedding. I'm just sorry that I havent managed to catch up with her again. My condolances to her family.


Lynnette O'Meara, Rangiora 7400
I am sorry to hear the passing of Ellen Ballantyne. I would like to extend and express my deepest sympathies and condolences to her whole family most especially to Jayne. I will always treasure all our moments together especially my care for her while supporting her.. I hope you remember me Jayne, my last day to support your Mum Ellen was unforgettable and you are also there inside the house.. I will always treasure her kindness.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace & may her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Maria (Healthcare NZ), Otautau