Dear Rex, Linda, Alan, Stephen, Debbie, Nigel, Michael and their partners.
On behalf of myself, my brothers John and Russell and my wife Janet (Jan) please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother Jewell.
When we moved into our house at 79 Barker Rd in early 1952 when I was 6 years old, and during my 17 years growing up there Jewell, Bert and family were our best ever neighbours , including as well Sandra, Rex, and then you younger ones. Jewell must've only been about 25 herself in 1952, and she was always cheery and friendly and forgiving even when as teenagers John and I together with our mates played fully amped up music in my bedroom on your side of our house.
I also remember as a youngster driving (I think) Debbie up to hospital with Jewell after the accident with the lawnmower and also Boots, our favourite cat of yours.
Apologies for not attending Jewell's funeral but as Jan and I are based in Warkworth we will not be able to make it down to Napier.
Love, Derek and Jan
Derek Olsen ( 12 Feb 2025 )