Sharon Dunshea

DUNSHEA, Sharon Avis

Passed away peacefully on 14 September 2026, aged 82 years.

Beloved wife of the late Peter Dunshea.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Justine, Steven and Christel, Kerin and Jo, and Craig and Kerryn.

Much-loved Nana to Tim, Willis, Max, Lucy, Teagen, Zac, Isla and Pearl.

Her love, warmth, strength, and caring nature will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at

Khandallah Presbyterian Church 33 Ganges Road, Khandallah Village, Wellington at 10.30am Friday 18th September.

Messages to the family may be made online at https://lychgate.co.nz/send-a-tribute/ or posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington, 6011.

Tributes

Pat and Des Phillips

To the Dunshea Family, our thoughts are with you all. Sorry we cannot be there with you but we will be thinking of you all, and remembering such a lovely lady as Sharon and a great Nana to our shared granddaughters. Love Pat and Des Phillips

Cliff and Verne Turner

To Craig and family.
We are sad reading the notice that your mother Sharon has died. We will have to celebrate her life by coming down to Dunshea’s and having a coffee and friand with you.
Kind regards, Cliff & Verne

Taylor Isabel

Thank you Craig for letting me know of your Mums passing. Sharon was a dear friend of mine for many years. We shared good times and bad but we’re never short of words when we caught up.. To all the Dunshea boys Eddie and I are so very sorry for your loss. Kindest wishes, Issie and Eddie Taylor

Sheryl Lewis (Barker)

Dear Dunshea boys and family,
So sorry to just hear your lovely mum has passed away. Our mum, Shirley Barker has so many wonderful memories of her during scout and Khandallah times. She often talks of these and the powerhouse mother she must have been when you were young, living on the hill with four small boys. Having just heard, mum is devastated to have missed your celebation of Sharons life but wanted me to message you to say what a wonderful woman your mum was and a tru friend. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sincerely Sheryl Lewis (nee Barker) and Paul Barker and mum Shirley.