FOOTE, Avis Christina (formerly Forbes, nee Sprague)
On Friday, May 9, 2025, peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital; aged 92 years.
Loved wife of the late Raymond Foote, dearly loved Mum of Karen and John Hawkins, Ged and Judith Forbes, Lawrie and Sarndra Forbes, loved step-mother of Lynette Foote, Ross Foote, Denise Jeffares, Debbie and Michael Collins, Vicki and Allan Reay, Anne-marie and Peter Reeve, loved Grandma Avis of Nick and Katherine, Hamish and Krystal, Jacob and Latia; Christopher and Rosanna, Emily and Bevan Williams, Jonathan and Itala; AJ and Kelsi; and great-grandma of many.
A celebration of Avis' life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2pm on Thursday, May 15, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Mornington Methodist Church would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the family of Avis Foote, C/- PO 5013, Dunedin 9054, or on Avis' page below where a livestream of the service may also be viewed.
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Thanks for sharing the service today. Was wonderful hearing about Avis's life, it was amazing. Stories took me back and remembering what we shared. A lovely friend now at peace. Our thoughts are with you all. Love Glenda and Norman Rangiora
Dear family. Sorry I can’t be with you this afternoon but with you in my thoughts and prayers. I was with your mother in the Choristers and also knew her through our ecumenical gatherings in Mornington over many years. Your mother was such a gentle caring person and I felt privileged to know her. Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers. Daphne Hannagan
Farewell Avis on your journey to be with your family,friends for more than 80 years,even though not living in the same island for much of it,when we met we were just those small girls again,singing in church dressed identically {thanks to your Mum’s sewing ability] So pleased we were able to visit you in Lesley Groves where you spent your later years so happily.Rest peacefully Ave ,go with love Norm xx God Bless