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Nina’s legacy By Chris Valli
Blenheim florist Nina Stanley wouldn’t have wanted a story about her in the local paper. That was the sort of person she was, according to Dad Graeme. Nina died from stomach/gastric cancer on January 20, 2024 after the discovery of a tumour which blocked her stomach resulted in a feeding tube into her intestine for up to 13 hours
a day. The full time respite care meant Dad Graeme and Mum Edna were her primary caregivers at their Burden Street home. Monday marks one year since her death, leaving a void for family and friends as vast as the Yealands Estate Winery, in the Awatere Valley, a place of personal significance to the 47-year-old. Continued on page 2.
BLENHEIM’S BLOSSOM: Late Blenheim florist Nina Stanley has been made an Honorary Member by international charity World Skills (vocational skills competition) in recognition of ‘many years’ of distinguished service as a New Zealand florist of fine repute. Photo: Jessica Jones Photography
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