ABSOLON, Gillian (Gill) Clare. Passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Ranfurly Manor Rest Home, Feilding, on Tuesday January 1 2019, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved mother of Karen Manson and son-in-law Richard Barton (Bexhill-on-Sea, UK). Loved stepmother of the late Richard Absolon. Loved sister of Felicity Wallis (San Francisco). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gill’s name to Forest & Bird at www.forestandbird.org.nz or may be left in the chapel foyer. Messages to the Absolon family, 69 Fairview Avenue, Feilding 4702. A service to celebrate the wonderful life of Gill will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding on Tuesday January 15th 2019 at 11am. Guests are requested to wear any colour except black!