On Sunday, July 27, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Jim for 58 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of James and Pip, Georgie and Grant, and Felicity and Craig. Treasured grandmother of Jack, Carter, Sam, and Liam. Many thanks to the staff of Windsorcare for the care and compassion of Merryl. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merryl Little, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Merryl will be held at AvonPark, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Monday, August 4, at 2:30pm, followed by private cremation.