Rea, Margaret (nee Nicholson) – Peacefully left us on 25 May 2022, surrounded by her family, aged 87.

Beloved wife of the late Peter Rea. Very special and loved sister of Tess and the late Patricia. Sister-in-law of Dave Mather and Peggy McPhail, and loved aunt of Adam and Matt Lewer and Jamie and Sarah McPhail.

Loved by Iain, David, and Neill Rea and their children. Special ‘Mum’ to the Watts and Reuth families, and her beloved poodle Nikki. Dearly loved daughter of Jack and Mary, and Pat Nicholson.

Marg’s influence on her family and on many people around the world is immeasurable. She was dearly loved, because she loved so well.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at www.cancer.org.nz.


Messages to the family may be left in Margaret’s tribute book at the top of this page. The service will be live streamed with access via the link also at the top of this page.

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.

Newtown - Karori - Wellington

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 1/06/2022 2:00 p.m. The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel 375 Adelaide Road Newtown Wellington View Map of Location