Leslie Vera Grenville Haworth

28th February 1939 - 19th November 2021
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Service will be available via live-stream by clicking on the link below.
Wednesday 24 November 2021, 2:00PM

HAWORTH Leslie Vera Grenville Our lovely Mum / Nanny passed peacefully, after a short illness, at Gin o’clock on Friday November 19th. She was surrounded by her whânau at the farm in Dipton. Much adored by: Steph, Thomas, Fia and John Weidling; Serra, Chris, Sammi, Jake and Dan Stewart; Mary, Andrew, Amber and Maxine Osborn. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 24th November at 2:00 pm. A live-stream of her service can be viewed on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where personal messages may also be left. Memorial service to be held in Hamilton sometime in 2022.  “Ko te Whaea te takere o te waka” U

Messages

Dear family of Leslie
She was a lovely lady and a great friend. You'll miss her terribly- so will we.
Geoffrey Mark Russell Haworth, Christchurch
So sorry to hear of Leslie's passing. We purchased her home in Ruby Court a few years ago, and I became great friends with her then and continued on til now. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. She was an extraordinary woman, bless her - the world is a poorer place without her - rest in peace, my friend, I will keep your garden looking great ! xxxxx
Lynne Irving, Hamilton
Dearest Leslie, closest of friends since high school days,
Thank you for the fun and laughter we shared, and for the serious times too. No matter the gap between contacts, we always resumed exactly as we had left off the last time. You had an amazing capacity for friendship as countless others will attest. I expect you to be leading the angels as they sing along around the piano.
It is so good you were able to spend your last weeks with the family down south,being with your daughters and grandchildren, each of whom you loved so much and of whom you were so proud.
I toast you for a life well-lived and for the enjoyment you have shared with us all.
Gae Griffiths, Auckland
Sorry to hear of the passing of our dear cousin Leslie. Had many happy time with her over the years.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Garth Ridgway
Garth Ridgway, Auckland
Dearest Leslie,
You, who were born one day after myself and a friend from the first day at High School, now in a more beautiful dimension ,I say ' arrivaderci.'
Your passing so quickly has saddened me beyond belief,. Thank you dearest Leslie for always being a wonderful friend, organising those reunions with schoolmates, every time I came back to New Zealand. and visiting me in Italy. Your beautiful, sweet smiling face will accompany me always. Be at peace dearest friend and give Angelo a big hug.. Un abbraccio fortissimo, Lorraine
Lorraine Marenzi, Castelnuovo di Porto (RM), Italy
Leslie will be greatly missed. We have many happy memories of time spent with Leslie and Don. Sending our love and thoughts to the family today.
Mathew Haworth and Chelsea Fraser, London
A great friend, aunt and surrogate grandmother to Nick and Simon. Thank you for sharing your mother with us. May she rest in peace.
Love Jenni, Gordon, Nick, Deborah,Austin, Simon’s and Nicola🥰
Jenni Vernon, Waikato
Leslie was my favorite Aunt, actually favorite of all the 'oldies' when i was a kid. Even when she was telling us off there was an undercurrent of humor and compassion that took the edge off. Even though i was on the other side of the world for most of the last 30 years, she always stayed in touch and cared about how my family and I were doing. I'm glad my son is able to be in New Zealand to see her off on my behalf. I'll be thinking of all of the family and remembering gin o'clock fondly.
Andy Thompson, New Haven. Connecticut
Dear family,
We were so priviledged to have had your dad and mum as neighbours in Hamilton. Such beautiful people and now both gone to the Lords home.
Lesley, I will miss you and your wonderful sense of humour, together with your amazing faith, through the years.. Be still in the presence of the Lord..he will watch over you.
Our sincere condolences to all her lovely family knowing full well we will all meet up again one day. Definitely a G & T in our hands Lesley!
Love Mike and Win Giles
Mike and Win Giles, Bribie Island , Queensland AustraIia.
What a beautiful farewell for a beautiful lady.. She will be greatly missed by so many. Our love to you all.
Chris Mitchell, Taupo
Dear family of Leslie
I am so sad for us all losing Leslie.She was a school friend of mine and we have just in the last years reconnected.She has gathered us up ,and we have had some lovely times together at her home. Thanks for the special memories such a gracious lovely lady.
ArohanuiBev
Bev Morrison, Rotorua
The members of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty 'Z' Club (ex BNZ'ers) are saddened to learn of Lesley's sudden passing. She was a regular at our get-togethers and her absence will be sincerely missed
'Z' Club, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Hamilton