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Please help me to pay for my sons funeral

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I am asking for help with my sons funeral and financial help for Matthew's daughter and myself to move on without a son and daddy.

Saint Heliers, Auckland

My name is mandie.

I am Matthew's mother.

I was lucky enough to have my amazing , loving son by my side and part of my life for 31 years.

This is really really hard to talk about for me. I miss him so much.

Matthew passed away suddenly on the 20 August 2023.I am absolutely heartbroken. I cry every day and night.

I am trying my best.

Today...I am asking all you caring people for a bit of help to let my son finally rest in peace. I would be absolutely over the moon if someone with a heart would please help .

My hurt is very real. Matthew will always have mums heart..my love for him will never die and my heart is hurt forever

Mandie Shaw Matthew's Mum

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The money will be spent on his funeral costs and headstone and for his beautiful daughter Maria's upbringing

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Coping  21 November 2024

I am still trying to cope and accept my sons passing.

I still cry everyday

Now the funeral home are taking me to court for funeral costs.

Makes me really sad

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This campaign started on 4 Aug 2024 and ended on 11 Aug 2025.