GUARD, Eileen Jessie
Notice
Eileen Jessie Guard (née Hammond):
Passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Hospice Marlborough, in her 90th year.
Loved wife of the late Rex, mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Chris Roberts, Janet Guard and Konrad Cross, Kathy Guard and Lachlan Dick. Grandmother of Melissa and Lana; Lawrence and Olivia; Ellen and Tamara. Great grandmother of Caden and Lexie; Macie and Jakob; and Mila.
Special thanks to Hospice Marlborough staff for their wonderful care during the short time Eileen was there.
Messages may be sent to 60 New Renwick Road, Blenheim 7201, or c/- Sowman’s Funerals, PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 06-0601-0148609-00 Ref. Guard
A farewell for Eileen will be held at Nativity Anglican Church, 76 Alfred Street, at 11.00am, on Friday, September 4. The service will be livestreamed and details may be viewed at: www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals
Respectfully cared for by
Sowman’s Funerals, Blenheim
Ph 03 578 4719
www.sowmans.co.nz,
F.D.A.N.Z Member