Prudence Taylor

TAYLOR, Prudence Glenys Gilbert:

On 8 September 2026, Prue passed away peacefully at home, right where she wanted to be, surrounded by the family who adored her.

Loving partner of Ian (Torby). Cherished Mumma and Mother-in-law of Jade and Phillip. The most magical grandmother to Ibanez, Hunter, and Ziggy.

Treasured sister of Deborah, special aunty of Philadelphia and Brendan, Kingsley, and great-aunt of Lennon and River.

Her kindness, grace, and beautiful smile will remain in our hearts forever.

A celebration of Prue’s life will be held at Old St Paul’s, 34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, on Monday 14 September 2026 at 1.30pm.

Tributes

David Lyall

Deborah and family
After so many years I can still the look on your fathers face at the salon along time ago when he said to the staff (I”m going out for a while,
Prue has run away from boarding school ) Forgive me if I am wrong That was darling Prue,She had a mind of her own.Over the past years if we did see each other that personality and bubblyness never changed .
In the 60yrs I have meet many people but Prue I’ll never forget
God bless and rest in peace
Cheers David & Deborah

Nigel Lisa Joshua and Jasmine Dong

To Ian and family
We were all saddened to hear of the passing of Prue. She was always a ray of sunshine who always had time for everyone. She made the world a better place. Gone but never forgotten. Time to rest dearest Prue

Denise Andrews

I first met Prue as a 3rd former at Queen Margaret College. I worked in the holidays a few times at her parents hair salon. Prue lived in the same area as l did, and we shared the same friends. Prue was always kind, gracious and had the most amazing style and mana. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Over the last 10 years or so, we have been keeping up with each other’s lives through FB postings. My condolences to Prue’s whanau. She will be missed dearly by all .
Denise and Geoff Andrews
Tauranga

Ibanez Taylor

Oh how I’ll miss you my beautiful nanny.

The best of the best, the most glamorous and wonderful grandma.

My best friend in the whole entire world.

I love you with my whole heart.

Rest now my nanny and I’ll see you over the rainbow!!