Ahearn, Marion
A LONG LIFE WELL LIVED
Marion Rosamond Ahearn (nee Bakewell)
Born 26.10.1926, Kati Kati – Died 30.09.25, Kandahar Home, Masterton
Alumni: Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland; Kati Kati High School
Artist, gardener, outdoorswoman, all-night dancer, raconteur, booklover, guardian of secrets and chocolates, progenitor extraordinaire, descendant of pioneers, adventurers, educators, authors, and a South Sea pirate.
Marion farmed with husband Robert at “South Downs”, Martinborough, where they had many happy years socialising with a wide circle of friends and raising mobs of sheep, cattle, chooks, and children: Robyn (Wyeth), Louise (Nicholson), Sue, Bruce, John and Christine Ahearn.
Later, they farmed at “Omarere”, Martinborough, before retiring to Upper Plain, Masterton. After Robert died, Marion partnered with Don Nairn (dec.)
At age 89, Marion moved to sunny Terrace End – the scene of many fun gatherings with her friends, her children and their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marion spent her 99th year in the safe hands of the kind carers at Kandahar.
We invite friends and family to join us to celebrate Marion’s life at a memorial service in her garden at our old farm, “South Downs” at Fraters Road, Martinborough on November 09 at 2pm.
Messages for Marion’s family can be left at GaryPickeringFunerals.co.nz/notices or at Tributes.co.nz
Christine, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mum, who obviously had a life well-lived!
I have thought of you off and on over the years, wondered what had become of you, and remembered the fun times we had as kids. Great memories! Unfortunately I’m unable to join you on 9th November as I’m away – but I’ll be there in spirit.
Kind regards, Annette Castle (nee Peek)
What a wonderful long life Marion had. Our family were neighbours to the Ahearns, and as children we used to love to bike around to see the Ahearn’s new baby. (There was always a baby in the pram that we could push around the lawn!) We couldn’t persuade our mother to have any, so poor Marion used to put up with us!
I remember many parties at Hillside with Marion and Robert sitting in a row on the floor with everybody, singing the ‘row boat’ song! and we children sneaking in for a look.
Rest in peace Marion.