Cecilie Rosa TATHAM, born Jan 4th 1938, baptised Feb 27 1938, in Tinui Parish.

Parents: Beryl Rosa and Ralph Heathcote TATHAM, living "Waikohi," sheep farmer, 

Godparents: Mary Druce and William Sellar. 

Officiant: Clifford Dobbs.

Cecilie married Walter (Wally) GROOM.

On Wednesday 29th March 2017 aged 79, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter (Wally). Beloved mother of Neil, Jacqui, and Michael and Amanda. Treasured nana of Alex, Shannon, Holly, Lily, and Tyler.

A funeral service for Cecilie will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services Ltd, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Saturday 1st April at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the NZ Cancer Society, PO Box 134, Hamilton or may be left at the service. Messages to the Groom Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.

Deaths, Sunlive, 29 March 2017