On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Bruce, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Neil and Michelle, Ross and Karen, Lyn and Shaun, respected grandmother of Andrew and Gretchen, Hannah and Mitchell; Sarah, and Rachel; Josh, and Connor, and great-grandmother of Heidi, and Gussie. A special thanks to the staff at Kaiapoi Lodge for their wonderful care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maureen Forbes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The celebration of Maureen's life will be held in the Waiau Community Hall, 3 Cheviot Street, Waiau, on Wednesday, May 14, at 1.30pm.