Audrey Somerset Densham
12 Jul 1921 - 26 Sep 2023
Fond farewell Great Aunt Audrey XO
You are & will always be with the best of our families, having lived an extraordinary lifetime (or two). You & Doug helped & influenced so many wonderful people, right to the end. Your kind intellect & generous soul will always inspire us.
And Thankyou for harbouring us cheeky kids hiding from Granny in your garden ????
Love Kath & Steve
Stephen & Kath Jackson (ne Russell) ( 01 Oct 2023 )
FAREWELL AUDREY
My silly little sister - her brother Owen would say, She’s flying in a Tiger Moth for her eightieth birthday.“ You’ll be sick doing loop-the-loop flying over Bluff Hill,” So she waved from up high and her red scarf she let spill. She seemed to travel life’s road with great interest and gracious aplomb, Audaciously forthright - yet had a warmth and caring for everyone. Gardens and flower arrangements, she managed with ease, Letting her orange Mandavillea cover Owen’s garage, if you please. When most of us stopped studying she proved to us all, Completing a Maori History degree she said, kept one’s mind on the ball. Story of family adventures, her historical writings relate, Sharing photos of uncles, cousins, grandparents and good mates. Her late grandfather, father and brother did suffer From hiccups, when drinks were too strong, after lunch or their supper. Audrey - Dear Aunt - you were an inspiration to me, Engaging in life’s experiences - a fine example of how good life can be.
Chris and I will miss your welcoming smile and cheerful voice. We’ll farewell you with a glass of good brandy, your tipple of choice.
We are sad not to be with you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone, Much love Chris and Gill
Gill & Chris Russell ( 01 Oct 2023 )
I had the pleasure to meet Audrey twice--once here in America when Audrey came for Rosie's 50th birthday, and the second time when I visited NZ and went out to lunch with Audrey and her daughters.
She was the most beautiful older woman I've ever seen.
Now the wonderful pic of her in her youth is present on this site, NO DOUBT!!
Audrey lived a very long and EVENTFUL life! Rosie and Ruth gave excellent care and companionship to their mother, along with others. Rest in peace, Audrey!
Pita Mann ( 01 Oct 2023 )
"Sending blessings for the wonderful life of Audrey, a most extraordinary intelligent women who I greatly admired and respected." Sending love to all. Jenetta Russell
Jenetta Russell ( 01 Oct 2023 )
"We'll always remember you Auntie Audrey." Love from David, Owen and Diah Zambrano-Russell.