PETRIE, Nicola Fay (née Phillips)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Otago Community Hospice on September 8, 2025; aged 44 years.
Dearly loved wife of Andrew, much loved Mum of Renée, Zoë, and Greer, cherished daughter of Kevin and Christine Phillips, much loved sister of Megan, and Kyle, and sister-in-law of Whetu Taita, and Katherine Phillips, loved daughter-in-law of Stewart and Kathleen Petrie, and sister-in-law of Robbie Petrie and Erica Lucia, and a loved friend of many.
A celebration of Nicola's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin at 10am on Friday, September 12, followed by private cremation. Please wear something bright and colourful. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be left below where there is also a link to view the service.
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Sorry for the very late condolences, we just discovered today that Nic passed. My husband Phil and I both worked with Nic at DIA in Wellington. She was a beautiful, bubbly person who welcomed everyone. I still think back on those times fondly. I’m sorry Andrew and family for your loss. Sending aroha your way.
What a beautiful service. So fitting for Nic. I worked with her at DIA in Wellington. A beautiful person. I'll always remember her inviting me to have "a cheeky wine" one Saturday at The Kiwi Pub where my daughter worked. Sending love to Andrew and the girls and all her family and friends ❤️🥰
Dear Andrew and family. We have just watched Nicola’s funeral on line. What a beautiful tribute to her life. Your speech was just perfect Andrew and that would not have been easy to deliver. We are in Sydney with Mike and family (so sorry we could not be there in person) but thinking of all of you at this sad time.
We have such fond memories of a happy, smiley, caring and friendly flatmate. Sending so much love to your family ❤️ and praying for you. Love Liz, Andy, James and Christina
Dear Nicola, It was such a pleasure working with you at Arthur Barnetts and the DCC. You were a beautiful person inside and out. Lots of love to your loving family. Thinking of them all xxx
So sorry to hear about Nicola's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you all at this very sad time. She was such a lovely person.
Thinking of you, Andrew, your beautiful daughters and family. I only met Nic a handful of times and I was taken aback by her warmth and how easy she was to immediately like and feel comfortable around. I’m so sorry for you loss and I know she will always be remembered and loved by all who knew her xxxx
So sorry to hear this news lovely memories of all the laughs we had working at Arthur Barnetts my deepest sympathy Kind regards Susie Stenhouse
Dear Christine ,Kevin and family, Deepest sympathy to you all in the very sad Loss of your beautiful daughter , wife mother and sister. Treasure your memories and what beautiful memories you all will have. Thinking of you all Glenice and Tony Herbert
Dear Andrew and Family, our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. From everyone at Southland Cricket
Farewell lovely lady xx. As your colleague at Council it was a privilege to meet you and know you as a caring bubbly friend at work. I’m glad to have met you and it is hard to know you’re gone from this world of ours. All my love to your family and friends who are hurting. We will all miss you lovely lady!
Andrew, I am so sorry that our paths have crossed again in this way. Thank you for having the courage to reach out and bringing me along in your journey. It has been a privilege supporting you in any way I can and a greater privilege to reconnect with an old friend. In the time you have been on this journey, I have seen first hand what an incredible man, husband and father you are. It is during our darkest times that our true colours show and I am so incredibly proud of how you have put your family first. Our journey doesnt end here mate. I'll be here when you need an ear. For now, breathe, be kind to yourself and love those girls the way that you do. If you are okay, the girls will be okay. Kia kaha, stay strong.