STAPLES, Adrienne Lee, (nee Darling). ONZM; Order of the Rising Sun (Japan).

Former Mayor (4 terms) South Wairarapa District Council; Deputy Chair (3 terms), Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Of ‘Gum Grove’ Featherston.

On 20th April 2026 suddenly aged 69 years.

Dearly loved wife of Don.
Loved mum of Laura and Adam, Emily and Andy.
Treasured Nana of Tilly and Ed.
Loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Adrienne’s life will be held in the Anzac Hall, Cnr Bell and Birdwood Streets, Featherston on Friday 24th April 2026 at 11.00am followed by private cremation.

Adrienne’s service will be livestreamed via the light blue blue livestream button above.

Messages to the Staples family C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left here on Adrienne’s tribute page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM FAMILY

Don, Laura and Adam, Emily and Andy, Tilly and Ed wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported them in various ways during their recent sudden loss of Adrienne.
We have appreciated the lovely cards, letters, flowers, food, phonecalls, tributes, visits, the offers of practical help and the presence of so many at the service.
A special thanks to the Ambulance staff and HDU staff Wairarapa Hospital for their care; to May Croft for her comforting words; to ‘the Owls’ for their help with the catering; and all who contributed to Adrienne’s farewell in so many special ways.
We are comforted in the knowledge that Adrienne has touched the lives of so many wonderful people.
As it is impossible to thank you all personally please do accept this as an acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation to each and every one of you.