MCKAY-GUTHRIE Margaret Joan ‘Joan’ — On Wednesday 23rd April 2025, peacefully at Golden Pond Private Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 91. Loved wife of the late Ross McKay, and the late John Guthrie. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Hamish and Zoe, Shelley and Steve, Kathryn, Robyn and David, and Sarah and Mick. A special friend of Peter and Karen, Carolyn, Andrew and Sheena. Much loved Nana and great-Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thanks to her wonderful companions, Margi, Fran, Dot, Annie, Taina and Natalie. Thanks also to the wonderful staff at Golden Pond for all their love, care and support. A celebration of Joan’s life has been held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Domain Road, Whakatane, yesterday (Thursday), followed by a private cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Auckland at St Colombo Church, Botany. Communications please to the McKay-Guthrie family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz