It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Gaylene, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, aged 78 years. A very special wife and soulmate of the late Murray, much loved Mum of Brett, and Tanya and Barclay, cherished Nana of Paris, Lily, Amelia, and Jess. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gaylene Partel, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to Kiwi Family Trust, a charity Gaylene has knitted for over many years – your donations will help continue her legacy and may be made to bank account: 02-0820-0332772-012. A Celebration of Gaylene’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Wigram and Halswell Junction Roads, Wigram, on Tuesday, December 5, at 2.30pm, private cremation thereafter. To watch a livestream of the service, please click here.