Atack, Barbara Harrington, 1929

Barbara Harrington ATACK, born [10 March 1929*], baptised 4 August 1929, in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tinui.

Parents: Arthur Harrington and Maud ATACK, of Hapairangi, Mangapakeha, Farmer.

Godparents: Parents.

Baptised by H Whitby James, Vicar.

*NZBDM 2017/19718


Barbara married Hector Corkill in the early 1950s, at St Matthew's, Masterton.


CORKILL, Barbara Harrington. Passed away peacefully on 17 July 2017, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Hector. Loved mother of Dot, Brian and Rina, Bernie and Andrea. Loved grandma of Daniel, Emma, Kristen, Hamish, Samuel, Casey and Leo. "Together with Dad, dog trialling in heaven". A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu on Friday, 21 July 2017 at 12noon followed by interment at the Te Awamutu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Freeman Court (Habitat for Humanity) would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Corkill family, P O Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ. 

NZ Herald, 19 July 2017