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Janne BAKER

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 14 August 2026Posted 6 September 2026

BAKER, Janne Louise (née Dustin). Peacefully on 14 August 2026, aged 77, at Roseanne Retirement Home in Napier. Dearly loved wife of Rod for 52 years. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Anton and Atsuko (Christchurch), and Kim (Italy). Loved Nana of Akina, Asahi, Aina, Fiammetta and Allegra. Beloved daughter of the late Shirley Dustin. Loved sister of John and Peter. Grateful thanks to the staff at Roseanne Retirement Home for their loving care of Janne.

A service has been held.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Dementia Hawkes Bay.

Messages to the Baker family may be sent C/- PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4130.

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