WORTHINGTON, Joanne Magdelene (Jo) –
On 14 September 2026, peacefully at Hospice Waikato; aged 59 years.
Beloved mother of Blake, and the late Dylan, and Sarah. Beloved sister of Sharon, and a very cherished daughter.
‘Jo will be dearly missed’
A service to celebrate Jo’s life will be held in the Park Chapel, Hamilton Park Cemetery, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead on Friday 18 September 2026 at 11am. Followed by burial in the Oak Lawn.
All messages to the ‘Worthington Family’, C/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or on Jo’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz
4 Messages:
Dear Blake, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mum and brother. Jo, Judith and I were a fantastic team at Takapuna Kindergarten in the late nineties. I enjoyed meeting you at the birthday celebrations in 2019. I knew that her boys were the highlight of her life and deeply loved. I will always remember Jo for her love of cats! I’m sure there have been a few after her beloved Chloe. Sorry I can’t be there on Friday but I will be watching via the video link. Take care, and my thoughts are with you and the family. Love from Tui
A fun ,loving, caring teacher of Theodore and Alastair at Rainbows in Gordonton . Fondest memories forever. Gone to soon.
Thoughts are with you Blake
Kirstine and Brendon van Vugt
My thoughts are with you at this sad time, Blake. I taught at Takapuna kindergarten in the late 1990s to 2001 with your lovely Mum and remember meeting you and Dylan at the kindergarten 50th celebrations. She was so proud of you both and I’m so sorry to hear that about Dylan, too. Jo was a wonderful caring kindergarten teacher and I remember lots of fun times with her at Takapuna kindergarten. I have some kindergarten group photos from that time that I can send you. My email is judithoverington@gmail.com
Sending love and hugs to you, Judith
Jojo,
Your big heart and love for your family were evident in everything you did. You fought a brave battle the last few years and I’m so pleased I got to spend time with you on Friday night. Rest easy my friend with your beautiful Dylan and beloved Sarah. We will support Blake. Lots of love Alana, Scott and Adeline xx