12 December 1948 – 7 September 2022
12 December 1948 – 7 September 2022
Suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 in her 74 year. Much loved wife of Rod for 52 years. Loved Mum and mum-in-law of Suzie & Andrew Pentelow, Angela & Gavin Maioha, Richard & Tracy, Claire & Jody Hunn, and Michael & Clavelly. Fun loving Nanna of her 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Special friend of Shelley, and Gracie.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to St John or the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Messages to the Walker Family may be left here on Anne’s tribute.
A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 10:30am followed by a private cremation.
“Here’s to a life spent bringing joy and laughter to others"

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Rod and family, we are feeling so sorry for you all in the sudden loss of Anne, a lovely neighbour and friend. She will be sorely missed by us all. Deepest sympathy. Keith and Joy.xx
Dear Rod and the Walker Family We are deeply saddened by Anne’s passing. Anne was the backbone of the Otakeho School and Community for many years. We have very fond memories of the many events that Anne often led and participated in – whether it was school functions or social occasions and parties. She had a very positive and inspirational personality and we always enjoyed her company. Love and best wishes to you all Viv and Michael Joyce
Dear Rod and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at the sudden passing of Anne. Our prayers and thoughts have been with you at this time of sadness. I have very fond memories of Anne working at the Post Office in Kaponga back in the day. Love to you all Bernadette and Paul Bourke
Very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of a beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Erna and Mike Zimmermann
Our thoughts, love and sincere condolences are with you all at this sad time. A beautiful service for a lovely lady. Sending hugs from Australia, The Moyle Family xx "May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten" - Julie Hebert
Dear Rod and family So sad to hear of Anne's sudden passing-please accept our deepest sympathy-remembered always by her lovely smile and loving nature,Thinking of you all at this sad time. David & Ann Gibson
Sorry to read of Anne's passing. Have known her since 6 years old. She was always nice and caring. Thinking of her today. Heather Muggeridge (nee Moir) sorry of your loss to Pauline and Irene and all the family
Dear Walker family please accept our deepest apologies at your sad loss.will always remember Anne's smile and laugh and her caring attitude towards all who knew her.may the happy movies comfort you all Love Ann & David Gibson xxi
To the Walker Family, We feel very privileged to have known Anne and we know her loss will be deeply felt by you all. We are unable to attend the funeral tomorrow but we will be thinking of you and sending all our love your way. RIP lovely lady xoxo
To Rod and the Walker Family Our deepest sympathy to you all in the sad passing of Anne. A lovely lady with a beautiful smile and a heart of gold. Lots of love from The Murdochs xxx
With love to Rod and family Pauline,Lyall,Irene,Derek and your families My thoughts are with you all at this sad time Great memories of over 40years plus with all the families on Xmas day in the "Naki" Amazing lady will never be forgotten Anne you will be another star in the sky to shine down on us all With deepest sympathy
It is with sadness that I read of Anne's passing. I remember well her vibrant personality and her love of her garden. My condolences go to you Rod and your family. Anne will be sorely missed. Don Betts
To Rod and family, Jacqui and I send our sincere condolences on the recent loss of.Anne your dear wife and mother. Kind regards, Neil Coates.
On behalf of myself ....who will miss Annes loving caring heart and our reformed FRIENDS AT LARGE we send our heartfelt condolences to our dear friend Rod and his loving family...I hope you start a Friendship Group in Gods Garden Anne so we can all join when we get there. Anne was so so proud of her new hobby KNITTING MACHINE>...Thankou Anne for giving so much to others. Rod you have many friends to call on. Claire Patten
To the Walker Family. So very sorry to hear of Anne's passing, such a bright and bubbly lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Anne. Sending condolences to the whole Walker family at this very sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Rod&family,so sorry to hear of Anne's passing.Fond memories of her kindness&caring during farming days in Otakeho.Anne was always a willing helping hand at every occasion and a good friend to all.kindest regards from the Verbeet family
Rod and Family, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Loloma, Doug, Glenyss & Family.
Dear Rod & family our sincere condolences on the sad passing of Anne our thoughts are with you all Dianne & Colin Oliver
A beautiful lady who I knew for a short time sending love and thoughts to her family at this very sad time Chris Sole 💗🌹 RIP Anne
My sincere condolences and sympathy to the whole family. I have happy memories of Anne’s positive and bubbly personality from my time at Otakeho. Taryn
My sympathy to Rod and family with the loss of such a hard working,kind and giving lady.
To Rod and family our very deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you all. Colin and Pauline Christie
Very sorry to hear about the passing away of Anne. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sending my love and condolences to the whole Walker family at this sad time. Anne was a wonderful woman with a big heart, she will be missed by many. Rest in love Anne xx
Sorry to hear of Anne's passing. Many precious memories of Otakeho Days. Much love ❤️ Deepest condolences Ian Budd/ Julie Budd
To Rod and family Our sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of Anne. Great memories of our time living in Otakeho. Diane and Jock Jellyman Oamaru
We are so sad to hear of Anne's death. Our love to Rob and all of you in the family. So many wonderful memories of fun times at Otakeho, with Anne taking such loving care of William. Such a beautiful, fun and giving person who will be missed by all those who had the privilege of spending time with her. Rest in peace Anne.
To Rod and family, pleases accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Anne who was a beautiful and wonderful friend. I have so many great memories and will aways see her in my mind and hear her voice and laughter. Rest in peace beautiful lady
Dear Rod and family, so sorry to hear of Anne's passing our thoughts are with you all, wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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