A LONG LIFE WELL LIVED
Marion Rosamond Ahearn (nee Bakewell)
Born 26.10.1926, Kati Kati - Died 30.09.25, Kandahar Home, Masterton
Alumni: Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland; Kati Kati High School
Artist, gardener, outdoorswoman, all-night dancer, raconteur, booklover, guardian of secrets and chocolates, progenitor extraordinaire, descendant of pioneers, adventurers, educators, authors, and a South Sea pirate.
Marion farmed with husband Robert at “South Downs”, Martinborough, where they had many happy years socialising with a wide circle of friends and raising mobs of sheep, cattle, chooks, and children: Robyn (Wyeth), Louise (Nicholson), Sue, Bruce, John and Christine Ahearn.
Later, they farmed at “Omarere”, Martinborough, before retiring to Upper Plain, Masterton. After Robert died, Marion partnered with Don Nairn (dec.)
At age 89, Marion moved to sunny Terrace End - the scene of many fun gatherings with her friends, her children and their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marion spent her 99th year in the safe hands of the kind carers at Kandahar.
We invite friends and family to join us to celebrate Marion’s life at a memorial service in her garden at our old farm, “South Downs” at Fraters Road, Martinborough on November 09 at 2pm.
Messages for Marion’s family can be left at GaryPickeringFunerals.co.nz/notices or at Tributes.co.nz