BALDOCK ~ Ellen Margaret
Born Thursday July 23, 1942. Passed away Thursday September 28, 2023.
Australian born Kiwi on July 23, 1942 in Crookwell, NSW. Passed away on September 28, 2023 in Drysdale, Victoria. Ellen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of Ian, mother of Jon and Shaun, mother-in-law of Sez & Mez.
Much loved friend of many across both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Rest in peace Ellen, you will be forever in our hearts and memories.
Funeral notice
Thursday October 05, 2023 - 12:00 am
William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale
Get directionsThe Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Ellen Margaret Baldock will be held in the Chapel at William Sheahan Funerals, 2-6 Murradoc Road, Drysdale on Thursday 5th of October, 2023 commencing at 11:00am (AEST).
Private Cremation
Family/Friends tributes will be read out during the ceremony, if you have any iconic Ellen memories/sayings you would like to share, please email them to: [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday 4th of October, 2023.
Whilst family are extremely grateful for the gesture, they have requested that donations be made to Vision Australia or The Heart Foundation, in lieu of sending floral arrangements..
BALDOCK Ellen - Order of Service booklet.
To view Ellen's service please see link below:
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Auntie Ellen,
You were and will always be in my heart. Your humor, warmth and cheekiness was always an absolute pleasure to be around. I would hunt you out in every gathering to spend time with you laughing and joking our time away. I will miss your warm loving presence always. My deepest condolences to uncle Ian, John and Shaun oxoxoxOctober 05, 2023 10:09 am
I met Ellen about 53 years ago while on a working holiday in Sydney with a group of girlfriends from Matamata. We were all living at the Victoria Park Ladies Lodge in Sydney. After we returned to New Zealand, Ellen came over and flatted with us at a grand old villa in Ponsonby then another house in Calgary St, Balmoral. Fun days living and working in Auckland.
We kept in touch over the years I was living overseas and I could always count on a Christmas card and letter from Ellen.
When we both ended up living in Tauranga, our friendship continued with shopping trips, coffee and lunches.
Time spent with Ellen was always full of laughter.
I'll miss you, my friend. Condolences to Ian and family.
Jackie ScottOctober 05, 2023 8:33 am
Dear Ian An Family
I was so saddened to hear of Ellen’s death. I can remember the great times and laughs we had at Victoria Ladies Lodge in Sydney Australia and again in N.Z when we all came back in the early seventies. Ellen was one of the kindest people I have known, always smiling and happy. I will always remember you Ellen. Rest in peace. Jill Elliott (née Reid )October 05, 2023 8:13 am
My 52 years of friendship with Ellen began in Sydney. Girlfriends and I from New Zealand were on a working holiday, living at the Victoria Park Ladies Lodge as was Ellen and she became part of our group. When we returned to NZ, we were flatmates in a huge old villa in Ponsonby then a lovely house in Calgary St, Balmoral. Great memories of our days flatting with Ellen, Kathy and Jill..
Over the years when I was living in Canada, I could always count on a Christmas card and news from Ellen. We retired to Tauranga and were so pleased when Ellen and Ian did the same. Coffee and lunch dates with Ellen were full of laughter.
Goodbye dear friend,
JackieOctober 05, 2023 6:51 am
To Ian and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Her big smile and great sense of humor is how I will always remember Elly.
Rest in peace dear Elly.
With love
Lorraine Ryan New ZealandOctober 04, 2023 6:44 pm
To dear Ian and all family. Sorry we cant be with you to celebrate and farewell dear Ellen.
Ellen you were always cheerful and cheeky despite your own struggles. There were many fun and happy moments and memories.
We fondly remember those times in Tauranga.
Now its time to Rest in Peace Ellen
Rest in Peace
From David Trisha and Akhila Sharp
NZOctober 04, 2023 5:40 pm
Dearest Ian and family, our heartfelt thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.
May you find strength and comfort always, in Shri Mataji Ian.
Ellie, I will always remember your laughter and sunny outlook. Rest in peace now. ❤️🌹❤️
With love,
Meri & Geoff MarshallOctober 04, 2023 10:48 am
Remembering the life of dear Ellen!
We will not forget our last visit together in August. Your beaming, smiley, welcoming face, I am so pleased that was a happy day for you.
The small things in life bought you so much joy!
We will miss your cheekiness.
Rest in peace dear Ellen....
Our thoughts are with you Ian, & family on this sad occasion.
Lots of love always Lois, Steve and all the family XXOctober 04, 2023 7:39 am
I am sure you worked at post office Auckland. I can still hear your lovely laugh.. condolences to Ian and family. . Dale leith .née olesen.
October 04, 2023 2:39 am
She who we love and lose
is no longer where she was before.
She is now wherever we are
and in our hearts forever.
Ellen, we met many years ago at a Baldock party and found that we had a lot in common. We were both born in the same year both had sons, arthritis and a good sense of humour. Our hubbies got along well and we all had had similar experiences in life. When Ian retired and you moved to Otumoetai Rd in Tauranga because, we had family near by we visited them a fair bit and discovered that my Sister & Brother in law had worked in the Auckland Central Post Office the same time as you and Ian. Ian liked to come to Auckland for his Prayer Meetings and you would come and stay with me, and we would put the world to rights. You had a great sense of humour and would rib my sons and they would bounce back to you and we spent a lot of time laughing.
You are at peace now and out of any pain and discomfort.
Miss you. Love from Marge Richard & Malcolm
God BlessOctober 03, 2023 5:40 pm
Neil & I are very sad that we are unable to travel with Artie & Paul to farewell Ellen. We had a lot of fun and laughs over the years, especially family Christmas dinners at our place. Neil remembers teasing Ellen and she gave him as good as she got. She had a really good sense of humour. Sleep peacefully Ellen. We miss you.
Love to Ian, Jon & Shaun.Jenis, Artie, Paul & Neil Baldock
October 03, 2023 3:51 pm
I affectionately called Ellen 'Mother Duck' as she was like a mother guarding her chicks. Very protective and nurturing. Ellen and Ian were my neighbors when they were in New Zealand and we miss them. Ellen will be fondly remembered by Kereen and myself. We always felt welcome anytime we went over to talk to her. She would share many memories of her past and would lend a listening ear when needed.
October 03, 2023 3:46 pm
Dear Ian, Jon & Mez, Shaun & Sarah our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Wish we could be there but will be thinking of you all on Thursday. Ellen was such a lovely lady enjoyed our times together. Will miss you Ellen
October 03, 2023 3:21 pm
Ellen meant well.
Ellen took me to the library every week for 6 weeks following my breast cancer surgery. I’ll never forget her generosity.
You will be missed!October 03, 2023 2:30 pm
