Hazel ANDERSON

Of Branch Creek, Cardrona, Wanaka. Passed peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital, Dunedin early on Sunday morning, August 23, 2026; aged 80 years and four days. Much loved and cherished wife of Raymond Eric (Ray) for 54 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Issi and Glen (Branch Creek), Barbara and Ralf (Carey's Bay, Port Chalmers), and Tash and partner (Branch Creek), cherished Grannie of Jessie, Bri, Jake, and Caity (Branch Creek) and their partners, Stirling, Hamish and Jaimee, loved daughter of Hazel (dec) and Tom (dec), daughter-in-law to Eric (dec) and Jean (dec), and beloved sister to Felicity (Bubs), Helen, Tom, and Steve (dec), much loved Aunty to Mons and Ben. The family would like to thank the staff at Taieri Unit Leslie Groves, and Lisa Barlow (Chaplain) for the care and compassion shown to Mary during her time in Dunedin.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held in the Cardrona Hall and Church at 2.00pm on Monday, August 31, followed by refreshments in the Hall. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages may be sent to The Anderson Family c/- Branch Creek, 1624 Cardrona Valley Road, RD2, 9382.