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Anne HAROLD

2026 · Taranaki

Died 7 July 2026Posted 11 July 2026

Farewell my children, my life is past,

I dearly loved you until the last.

Weep not for me, no sorrow takes,

But please love each other for my sake.

A courageous woman who loved deeply, Anne passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at home, on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved and cherished wife and sparring partner of John. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Kath, Carmel, Nicola and Brett, and Aaron and Cheche. Loved step-mum of Brett and Ange, Troy and Sara, and Lane and Gosia. Much-loved Gran and Great-Gran to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Harold family may be left on Anne's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Anne. A service to celebrate Anne's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Taranaki Hospice. For those unable to attend, Anne's service will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."

Arranged by Eagars Funerals

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Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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