OLSEN, Barbara May, passed away on Monday, 14th September 2026 Aged 90 Years. Loving wife to the late Alan. Cherished companion to the late Brian Beautiful sister to the late Vic and Alby. Beloved mother and mother in-law to Lewis & Brett, Jeff & Tina, Chris & Ali, Shelly & frosty, Lisa & Peter and Sharon & Murray. Adored grandmother to 14 grandchildren and Great grandmother to 16 and one on the way. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lauriston Park Cambridge for their care. At Barbara’s request a there will be no service. Messages to the Olsen Family can be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Barbara’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz
2 Messages:
To the loving family of Barbara, I would like to send my very sad thoughts on the much too sudden passing of Barbara, I was waiting for her return from Hospital every day then saw the notice in the paper, I know you were a loving family to her and will take some time to heal some,
To Chris your visits in the evening I am missing too, so just wanted to leave you all a note wishing you all happy memories of you all as a happy family.
Kind regards from Elaine Haworth room 315 next to Mum,
To dear Chris and family.
Bob and I were so sorry to hear that your lovely mother had passed away. It was always so lovely seeing you Chris visiting your mother when she lived in her villa. I remember saying to you once, “you are a wonderful son the way you visit and look after your mother”. Your answer was “I only have one mother”! And a lovely mother she was too. I feel embarrassed that I didn’t visit your Mum very often at the Care Centre, and I do hope she did not suffer at the end of life. May she rest in peace.
Bob and I are thinking of you all and you will be in our thoughts the weeks and months ahead.
Take care of yourselves and know that our love will surround you all.
Love and hugs
Gaye and Bob
Villa 48