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Anne WARD

2026

Died 8 August 2026Posted 12 August 2026

Passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 at Tasman Rest Home in Nelson, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Garry for 57 years. Much loved mother of Craig, Tania, Julia and Brendan. Beloved sister and aunt. Adored grandmother to 5 and great-grandmother to 1. Many thanks to the staff at Tasman Rest Home for the care given to Anne over the last 3 years.

A service for Anne will be held at St Barnabas Church, 523 Main Road, Stoke, Nelson, at 10.00am on Saturday, August 15.

Messages to the Ward Family, C/- 64 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz where you can also view the service over livestream.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be appreciated and can be made at the service or online at www.nelsonhospice.org.nz

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St Barnabas Church

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