BROUGHTON, Mary Helene (nee Hoyte)

Passed away peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village Hospital on 8 June 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved mother of Chris, Helene and James, mother in law to Julie, Peter and Carolyn, and cherished Grandma of Joshua, Elijah, Grace, Lydia, William, Ben and Ruby. Wife of the late William. Much loved sister of Rupert, John and Elizabeth and the Late Rob and Eric. Forever remembered and in our hearts, now in Gods hands. We also thank special friends for the love and support over the years. Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation goes to Val, Von, Robin and all the other staff of Elmswood Retirement Village Hospital for their exceptional care and support of Mary.

In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision would be appreciated and may be made online [John Rhind inserts link].

Messages may be addressed to ‘The Broughton Family’ c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013 staff@johnrhind.co.nz

A small private funeral service will be held at the Glentunnel Cemetery on Thursday, June 16 at 11.00am. As James, Carolyn and family are unable to travel to New Zealand at this time (due to COVID) a Memorial Service celebrating Mary’s life will be held at Trinity Church Darfield on Saturday, 13 August 2022 at 10:00 am followed by morning tea where all are welcome.