Annette Watts
Also known as "Anna"
30 March 1938 – 27 February 2022
Annette Watts
Also known as "Anna"
30 March 1938 – 27 February 2022
WATTS (nee McCabe), Annette (Anna) Bernadine: Peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Tasman Rest Home, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of Bill. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine, and Ellie and Hara Salčin-Watts. Dearly loved Grandmother (Baba) of Katarina. Loved daughter of Mick* and Katie*, and loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat* and Phil, Bill* and Janet*, Marie (Minnie)*, Michael*, John* and Betty*, Brian* and Pearl, Terry* and Joy*, and Yvonne and Jim Stark. May she rest in peace in her heavenly home. Safe in the arms of Jesus and our Blessed Mother. (*denotes deceased) Given the current Covid climate, a private Requiem Mass for Anna will be held in Nelson on Friday, March 4, at 11am. This Mass will be livestreamed, and you are warmly invited to join via the link www.shoneandshirley.com/s/annette where you can also leave a message for the family. A Memorial Mass is planned to be celebrated at a later date. Messages c/- Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson.
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Funeral service held at St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church
Tributes
Rest in peace Aunty Annette. I will never forget the wonderful holiday we had at your place about 35 years ago now. We laughed and laughed and had some great tiki tours. Thinking of you today and always Uncle Bill, Lorraine, Ellie, Hara and Katarina. Take care of each other. xx
Mr. Bill Watts, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your wife. I still remember her smile and warm hospitality on my visit to Blenheim. May she Rest In Peace. Lots of love from Japan, for my Kiwi Mum and Dad.
Hi Bill, I am Kevin's adopted son, and I still remember my visit to your home many many years ago, meeting you, Annette, and your family, and how welcome I felt, especially by Anna, and I still remember thinking what a lovely family You had created, and what a lovely relationship you had together.... thank you...... leaving this world is a change in energy, and God / the universe, whatever our beliefs, never wastes that energy, and she will remain beside you always, the bond is that strong...... now she is free of the limitations of this plain, free in spirit, returned to to happy self...... Darcy
A pleasure to have known such a delightful lady. We will miss Anna's vibrant personality and wonderful enthusiasm, and are thankful for the happy occasions we have enjoyed with her. Love from the Burrell family.
Such a special, warm and caring neighbour and friend. I feel so blessed to have known you in my life, you left such an indelible imprint on my heart. May you rest in God's peace. Love and awhi to the family, you are on our hearts and in our prayers.
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Funeral service held at St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church
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