Elizabeth (Liz) Brook

BROOK, Elizabeth (Liz) Rae (nee Cowie)

Died October 7, 2026, aged 85. Loved mother of Ellen and Mike, grandmother of Billie and Jeff, great-grandmother of four, aunt to four nieces and two nephews and a friend to many. A memorial service to farewell and celebrate Liz’s life will be held at the Lychgate Funeral Home in Wellington, Saturday, October 24, 2pm. Special thanks to the Millvale Lodge staff for their professional and loving care during Liz’s long illness.

— Tributes —

Marion Casey

We did miss Liz when she shifted from the farmlet at Beaconsfield as we used to visit her there. Sorry we lost touch when she went to Wellington. Also have great memories as a workmate at the Feilding Herald.

Shirley Gay

Hi Ellen and Mike,
I was sad to find that Liz had died just recently. The three of us met for coffee a few months ago and it was kind of you Ellen to signal me that you were there. I have such fond memories of Liz and her wonderful gatherings at her home in Belmont, what great times they were. Then I went to visit Liz at the farm in Cheltenham and I was totally amazed at what she had achieved almost single handed. Liz was a force of nature and her illness was so hard for such an inspiring person. Thank you for being a friend for all those years.