Olwyn Pearl McAulay

27th November 1941 - 28th August 2021
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McAULAY, Olwyn Pearl. After a short illness Olwyn passed away peacefully on Saturday August 28, 2021, at Invercargill. Loved wife of the late Gary. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Leigh, Scott, and Adrienne. Cherished grandmother of Danielle and Kane, Kyle and Alex, Fern and Josh, Mitch and Tayla, Blake, Ethan, Harry, Archie and Bruno. Loved great-grandmother of Maclaine, Oliver and Darcie. A private cremation has been held. Messages to C. McAulay, 775 Queens Drive, Invercargill. Tributes may be left on Olywn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

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To my wonderful Aunty Olly, I always only have happy memories of all the times I got to spend with you.
You have always had a very special place in my heart because of your kindness and straightforward way of calling it as you saw it.
You will be missed very much and my heart broke when I heard you had left early.
Will never forget you ,Love Aaron x
Aaron Tolhurst, Auckland
Oly was more than an aunt, sr was my friend. Over the years we shared adventures (fishing for one), and lots and lots of laughter. Oly has this uncanny knack of laughing with you and at herself. She was real and ever so special. I will miss you o much. Love always. Trudy
Trudy Heath, Christchurch
So many memories of my amazing Aunty Olly. Your laugh, your incredible cooking and your huge sense of fun. I had so many fantastic holidays with you and Uncle Gary in Invercargill and around the South Island as a girl, and you always made me feel special whenever we came to stay.
You were a huge part of my life growing up and I will carry these memories of you in my heart. I look forward to the chance to celebrate your life as a family when we can. My love goes out to Chris, Adrienne and Scott.
Taken too soon. Moe mai rā e te rangatira xx
Amanda, Wellington
Dearest Olwyn,
Our family will never forget the wonderful friendship you shared with our Mum. It was something pretty special.
Much love and hugs to all your family at this very sad time.
It is your time to rest time now Olwyn.
Arohanui,
Chriss, Richard, Wayne and Rab xxxx
Chriss Deuxberry, Christchurch
Chris, Scott and Addy, very sorry to hear olly has passed, we have awesome memories of the trip to Noosa, the laughs, meals out the fishing and of course beer pong.it was a great trip. To your whole family our deepest sympathys. Wayne and fiona Singh
Wayne and fiona Singh , Invercargill
To my friend Olwyn
You were such a lovely lady and I am going to miss all our catch ups and laughs we have had over the years at dancing.
Thinking of all your family at this sad time x
Kylie and Kate Oosterbroek , Invercargill
Thank you for being the most wonderful aunty and for all the memories of times shared over the years. I will cherish them all and how I will miss the fun and laughter we had. My love and thoughts to Chris, Scott, Ady and all the family at this terribly sad time. Go well Olly, you will never be forgotten, love Karen
Karen Brown, Porirua
I am so very sad to see your lovely mum, grandmother, and great grandmother has passed away. I have very fond memories growing up and spending time at your house and then latterly, when your mum was a grandparent helper in my class with Blake. Such a kind and caring lady with a zest for life. I know she'll leave an enormous whole in your lives. Kindest wishes to you all - Sarah Harvey (nee McFetridge)
Sarah Harvey , Invercargill
So very sorry to read of the sad passing of your lovely Mum and grandmother,Chris,Scott Adrienne and families.Thinking of you all at this sad time.
David and Pam Drake and family, Winton
Adrienne I have just read of the passing of your dear mother She was always so kind and thoughtful and my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time
Cushla lay, Inv
Remembering a much loved sister Olwyn.The holidays we shared and the laughs and fun we enjoyed.You were always full of life and ready for a good time.My family will miss your love and the times we shared.Rest well Olly,you are loved and will be greatly missed.
Helen, Christchurch
To all family. It was very sad to hear Olly,s passing. She was a very kind caring neighbour who we loved spending time with. She will missed dearly by our whole family. No more netball photos for you Olly. Our thoughts are with Ady, Chris Scott, and partner, grandchildren, sisters and sister lnlaws. Time to be with your dear Gary.
Karen and David McRae, Invercargill
Olwyn has been my wonderful sister-in-law and such a good friend for 60 years. I miss her dreadfully. There are wonderful memories though which will never be forgotten. My family and I had so many wonderful times with Olwyn and Gary and their children. I treasure the holidays I had in recent years with Olwyn, so much laughter and lots of talking. Thank you to my nieces and nephews also. I hope it will not be too long before we can get together and say goodbye to Olwyn. Love Muff xx
Jan Brown , Porirua
The six Hastings girls are now down to three.I love you Olly and will always miss you and our chats on the phone. Lesley number 4.
Lesley Sutherland, Amberley
My thoughts are with you all xx an awesome lady so kind and caring to all those around her. I know my mum thought she was the bees knees Big hugs xx
Kyliee fisher (laking), Invercargill
Thank you Olly for always being there for Laurie and I. Your kindness, generosity and love will never be forgotten. I miss you already.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Dayle , Queenstown
My dear sister Olly, the only sister i remember growing up with as i am the youngest of us all. I treasure the many times we spent together with our families and in later years our times spent in Christchurch catching up with the sisters. These were fun times with lots of laughs and plenty of good memories were made. You will be so missed. Love
Carol and David
Carol Burns, Matamata
Nan, for everything you did and for being the most encouraging, loving and supportive nana - I can’t thank you enough. I’m so sorry that you won’t be my first visitor to Melbourne. No one has ever had a nana like you. I’ll cherish all of our memories, laughs and stories. It’s hard to imagine a life without you. I love you so much xx
Fern McAulay, Melbourne
Aunty Olly, I am so sad that you have left us too soon. I have such lovely memories growing up visiting you and Uncle Gary in Invercargill. Lots of fun and laughs! You were a very special lady and will be sadly missed by us all. Rest in peace love Lara, Jaymee & Keegan xx
Lara, Auckland
So sorry to hear of Olwyns passing.
Great lady. Have such fond memories of living next door to the McAulay clan at West Plains rd.
Olwyn was such a great friend and support to Sam and June over many many years.
They will miss her terribly.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Dean Horo, Dunedin
Some words to remember our wonderful Aunty Olly.....love, food, laughs, 'well there's a thing now', laughs, 'well what can you do? welcome, comfort.....Olly you'll always be in the great memories we had Mum and Dad, Gary, Brett, Aunty Bev, and the rest of our families, Boxing Day picnics at Coes/Chamberlain's Ford. You are so missed, love you always. Robyn
Robyn Dimmock, Akaroa Harbour
I do not know where to start or how to say the things I should. Olwyn came into my life over 60 years ago and married my brother Gary. She became my sister, not sister in law. I have nothing but respect for the way she brought up her family, included everyone and made them feel special and part of it. Olwyn and Gary's house was the hub of the universe, and I am struggling to accept that neither of them are there any more. Olwyn was everything to many people, and she will be missed for a long time. Thank you or being a rock in my life xxxx
Kate Marriott, Christchurch
Such sad news. Olwyn was devoted to her family and was an amazing friend to many. She was one of the kind. We were so very lucky to have Olywn & Gary as our neighbours for so many years. My thoughts are with all of the family at this very sad time. You will be truly missed Olwyn.
Julie Bailey (Horo), Sydney