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Death

RICHARDSON, Suzanne (nee Leithes)

born 8th June 1947 at Newbottle, County Durham, UK. Peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, on the 25th December 2022. Much loved wife and friend to John for 54 years, cherished mother of Matthew and Sarah, grandmother of Hamish, Euan and Campbell, and beloved sister of Marjorie. For many years a well-respected resident of East Lothian, Scotland, working both there and in Edinburgh. High School Teacher; Retailer, and Solicitor’s Property Manager. Founding member of the East Lothian Housing Association. Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand in memory of Suzanne would be appreciated, and may be made online at