May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Dearest Annette, goodbye my friend. Sending love and hugs to Dean, Liz and Jonno. Mandie xxxxx

What a beautiful service for a beautiful woman, my thoughts and love are with you Dean, Liz and Jono and extended Whanau.

My thoughts are with dean and the rest of the family

RIP Annette, what a beautiful celebration day of your life. Your courage, residence and strength in life is a true example of a champion. Football mum, proud mum proud wife, proud and strong lady. Our thoughts and prayers and love go to Dean Liz and Jono xo

Dean Liz and Jono, A lovely service for Annette. She will be forever in our hearts. Love Andew Glenda and family xx

Dear Dean, Liz, Jono So sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mum & wife Annette She was such an amazing woman with a very caring heart. I always remember having cups of coffee in the weekends or going grocery shopping. Please take care, our thoughts are with you all.

I met Annette through the Stroke Foundation in Hamilton, I had a mini-stroke and I think from memory Annette was more seriously affected by a stroke than I was. Rest in peace Annette, I hope to see you one day in Heaven. God Bless

Dear Dean, Jono and Liz I am greatly saddened to hear of your dear Wife and Mother’s passing. I will greatly miss hearing Annette’s sweet voice whenever I came into the room, I will miss her always wanting to help others. Annette was always cheerful, and always tried to have a smile even when she clearly didn’t feel like it.

Dear Dean, Liz and Jono, so sorry to hear the passing of your beautiful wife and mum. May she rest in peace All our love and prayers

So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Annette I have fond memories of you from the many camps we have shared together over the many years there are so many to choose from that It would take a long time to write But the one that stands out from all the others is when we spent hours On messager just catching up with all the news Sending lots of love and hugs and blessings to Dean Liz and Jono may you know the Lord's love and blessings at this time Till we meet again Annette rest in peace Yung Chen 💞

Dear Dean, Liz & Jono, & your extended family & friends, our deepest condolences to each one of you, on the sad passing of your dearest wife, mother, friend. You continue to be in our thots n prayers. Trust the hours & days ahead will be filled with God’s sweet peace & presence, & the deep & rich memories of your life with Annette will always fill your hearts with joy. With our love, your Aunty Margaret Harris (nee Paea) & the extended Harris family. ‘Ofa lahi atu.

We pay our respects to a beautiful Mum and loving wife who will remain in our hearts for ever Thank you for being a awesome and inspirational leader May you rest in peace and love till we meet again blessings Shirley

To Dean Liz and Jono. We will always have fond memories of Annette first through NDA and then at Pukete School. She was very proud of Liz and Jono and loved you all so much.

Rest in peace Annette. You lived with so much courage and grace, no matter what obstacle life through your way. We will always be grateful for the kindness, care, and support both you and Dean displayed towards my boys. Blair sends his heartful love and sympathy from Cairns with Caleb from Whitianga. I always enjoyed our chats on the sideline at the boy's football matches. We will miss your cheeky humor and sparking smile. Love and hugs to Dean, Liz and Jono from the Bates Boys.