29 February 1940 – 12 October 2023
29 February 1940 – 12 October 2023
Passed away peacefully at Opunake Cottage Rest Home on Thursday 12th October 2023, with family by her side, aged 83 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Leo. Loved mother and mother in law of Chris and Julie, Graham and Janet, Darrell and Lisa, Lynette and David and Bronwyn and Stephen. Loving Nana and Great Nana of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eldest daughter of the late Hughie and Margy Radford ( Pungarehu ). Treasured sister of Maureen (dec) and Buster Morris, Ray (dec) and Margaret, Helen and Bill Thomas, Russell and Lynn, Michael and Lyn, Kevin, Bernie (dec) and Rosie, Colleen and Gray Severinsen, and Marie and Kieron Evans. Loved Aunty of her many nieces and nephews.
Ann’s family would like to thank the staff at the Opunake Cottage Rest Home for their care of Ann. All messages to the Hickey family may be left on Ann’s tribute page. For those unable to attend, Ann’s service will be livestreamed here on her tribute page.
Requiem Mass for Ann will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church, Whitcombe Road, Opunake on Thursday 19th October 2023 at 11am , then moving to the Opunake Cemetery

Funeral service held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
To the Hickey Family, Very sorry to hear of Anne's passing. I have many fond memories of my days in Opunake and my connections to Anne, Leo and the family, feet under your dining table on many occasion. Condolences and sympathy to you all. Fond regards, Bob Douglas
To the Hickey family, deepest sympathy to you all at this time, Kind regards from Catherine & Kevin Holmes
We hope that memories of a life well lived will provide comfort to you all at this sad time. Ann was quite a woman, she always with a cheery smile and some wisdom to share. For a small person she had quite a presence. She will sadly missed by all who knew her. Thinking of you all today and in the months to come.
To Darrell, Lisa and family, Sorry to read the sad news of Anne passing, our thoughts are with you and we hope your beautiful memories can bring you some comfort xxx Helen & Grant Bishop
Dear Chris & Julie, Graham & Janet, Darrell & Lisa, Lynette & David, Bronwyn & Stephen and families, Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of your beautiful Mother, Mother in Law and Nanna. May all the amazing memories that you have of her bring you comfort through this sad time as you grieve her loss. Sending love and hugs to you all. From, Michael,Lynette & Family, Kevin & Family, Noel & Family. We all have wonderful memories of our Sister and Aunty Ann that we will always treasure.. ❤️🌹❤️
To The Hickey Family, Ann was a great community lady, a great loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
We wish to offer you & your families our sincere condolences for the passing of Ann. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the team at BDO Taranaki
Sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. Many happy memories of holidays on the farm. Regards Paul, Helen, Sam and Tim Keats
Chris, Graham, Darrell, Lynette, Bronwyn and families. Sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady. May all your amazing memories of her get you though this sad time. Regards Murray

Funeral service held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

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