KESSELS, Johanna (Annie) Gertruda Henrica.

20 May 194116 March 2021

20 May 1941 to 16 March 2021, aged 79. 



Cherished and dearly loved wife of Ton Kessels. Treasured mum to Gerry and Helen, John and Helen, and Marcel.  Adored Oma of Taio, Lochlan, Eva and Jessica. 



Your love, wisdom and courage will remain with us always. Annie will be dearly missed.  



A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 40 Seddon Street, Rotorua on Monday 22nd March at 11am.



Thereafter, interment at the Kauae Cemetery, Henderson Road, Ngongotaha. 

Tributes

Love and hugs to you all as you gather for Annies funeral, we loved her smiling face and laughing eyes and always took us on an adventure when we visited from Australia We have years of memories and much Laughter from our special friend.. Blessings Brenda and Roy Parfett Timboon Australia

Brenda and Roy Parfett

To Ton and Family thinking of you all, from Australia friends ....many happy laughing memories, of our dear friend Annie a Classy lady with a bit smile and big heart, she had suffered so much but was always ready to GO ........out to some special restaurant or a lovely drive to show us there beloved NZ.. Whether walking or walking with a stick or a MAXI taxi it was lets go" Ton " pick up Brenda and Roy at Cleveland Motel and away we would go and many times a special surprise,,,,, She would Talk about her beloved family who she loved so much , then talk about the grandchildren , she adored them and they were loved ... Sincere sympathy's and hugs to all ... Brenda and Roy Parfett Timboon Australia

Brenda and Roy Parfett

To Ton, Jerry, John, Marcel & your families Our sincere condolences with the loss of your dearly beloved wife , mother & mother in law. Memories will have to be cherished from now onwards... Also on behalf of our extended family in Holland wishing you all our deepest Sympathy. In NZ - John & Nellie Engels & family- Tirau in Holland- Rosalie & Dion & family Fieke & Leo May, Rian, Will, Antoinette van der Elsen Family in Grashoek

Nellie & John Engels vd Elsen
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