Passed away peacefully with family at Wellington Regional Hospital sooner than was expected.

Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Eric MacDonald.

Younger sister of Briar (dec) and Graeme, and sister-in-law to Joan.

Much loved by her children and their partners, Martin and Sandy, Suzanne and Rangi, Adrienne and Dominic, Diane and Michael, and her step-children, Brad and Anna, Steven and Sacha, Tracy and Scott.

Special aunty of Nadia, Janette and Hassan.

Known as Granny Helen, mum-mum, and grandma, and will be greatly missed by Jessica, Amy, Nataarn, Morgan, Kees, Jess, Teagan, Lyric, Alex, Fenella, Will, Lydia, Harriet, Taya and Jaxon, and her wider whanau including Steph and Billie.

In accordance with Helen’s final wishes, a private family cremation and farewell will be held.