Audrey-You would have so enjoyed the send off Brian gave you.I loved learning so much more about you and your cheekyness! Im so pleased you basically got the last year in the ground floor unit with gardens,and we git to be neighbours!The coupe of it all is "what would Audrey do!!!That will be at our bookgroup.You will be missed!!!Cheers Judi

Audrey. The room would light up when you were present at Stago functions with your smiling eyes and wicked laugh. I spent many an enjoyable evening in your and Brian’s company. You will be sorely missed by so many.

Darling Aud Moving back from Melbourne, we were SO looking forward to spending more time with you, popping over to Cherry Cafe on a regular basis and doing many things together. I will miss you immensely - your wonderful laugh (which even when I heard from a distance at work, made me laugh!), your wicked sense of humour, and your wisdom. Loved the chats we had when we were in Aus. The last few years were not easy for you, but you were amazing - you handled it with strength and dignity, and still laughed. Our deepest sympathies to Brian and the family. RIP dear friend. Fiona & Kevin.

My deepest condolences to Brian and family and friends on the loss of dear Audrey. This is such very sad news and she will missed immensely! I will cherish the memories I have of Audrey when she volunteered on reception at Hibiscus Hospice. I looked forward so much to her arrival with her beaming smile, hilarious stories and wicked laughter! Her presence lit up the world! Rest in peace dear Auds ❤️

Dear Auds you lit up Hospice life the day you applied to become a hospice volunteer. We had the best of times with so many laughs and oh what a wicked laugh and sense of humour you had. We remained good friends after hospice calling ourselves twinnies as we were both born on the same day. I’ll raise a glass or few for each birthday to remember you. I will miss you a lot but also am happy that you are now pain free. Your love for Brian was delightful and you were a very special couple. Keep on laughing Auds and making mischief with that wonderful sense of humour. Miss you very much lovely lady. Much love to Brian at this sad time

Dear Aud Enjoying family gatherings, travelling by plane as travelling by a car journey would have been too much. You brought your joyful laugh, care and concern for others, we were all having a great time. We will miss your sisterly advice and guidance as well as Steph and Doug who also appreciated your wider world view especially in taxing personal times. We were pleased to be able to be there to support you ( and of course Brian) as you entered the final chapter of a full well lived, loved and laughed life. Now free from pain and suffering ( that you kept so quietly to yourself) we will miss you. Love John , Michelle, Steph and Doug

The most happiest working colleague our fun time at Hospice. So generous with your time and so willing will never forget you. Memories and love you gave me will stay forever . miss you so much you did so many things and got me through the hard calls . all your struggle and now the pain has gone blessings and love go with you Audrey. God Bless Brian Allison Evans

Dearest Audrey, we have known each other for a very long time, probably 60 years, having been to school together. You came on holiday with my family and I visited you when you moved to Letchworth. We lost contact for a while but then got together again when Wes and I visited Coogee near Sydney. I then came to NZ for a fantastic holiday and then had the opportunity to visit a further three times. Each visit was very memorable with lots of laughter and a few tipples 😁. It was such a pleasure having you as a friend for such a long time. I’ll miss our WhatsApp chats but have so many memories to cherish. Bless you my dear friend Jan Arnold xx

My first day on the job and who was there to greet and welcome me into the Agfa family, the one and only Auds. Her gift was her smile, her humour and shared songs we could sing along to. I know she will be missed is an understatement, but how she lived will be in the memories we will hold close and appreciate in the days ahead. Much aroha to Brian and the Wetherall whanau

Audrey, my school friend, my holiday friend, but most of all, my very dear friend. We’ve known each other for about 60 years and although we lost contact for a while, we got together again when Wes and I visited Coogee. Australia, and you came over to join us. Since that time, I have been to see you four times, and had the most amazing holidays. The last being 7 years ago when Jeanie joined me on the trip. Both you and Brian made us so welcome 🙏 I’m going to miss our WhatsApp chats and the laughs that went with them. Thank you for being my friend All my love Jan xxx

Thank you, Dear Audrey, for you loving friendship and moral support over these past four years that I have known you. Because you knew and worked with my sister-in-law Jeanne Ewan and you knew my brother Grant, we were able to share together the grief of their deaths in Australia in 2021. It was such a comfort to me. But it also became a great joy to get to know you and Brian and to share lots of laughs with you both. I will never forget that laugh of yours Audrey. My brother Grant would have loved it. I hope you have met up with them both in Heaven by now. I am not ready to join you all up there, but you will be making the angels happy. May the peace of God be with you Brian and may you find encouragement in all your happy memories in the days ahead.

Audrey you showed me such kindness and understanding in recent years which I will always be grateful for. Out of lockdown came our boogy days which we loved. However life was a struggle Audrey and now you are at peace but a world without Audrey seems unbelievable.. sending all our love and thoughts to Brian at this very sad time Stuart & Carol

We only met Audrey a few times, but remember her vibrancy and the love she shared with Brian. Our thoughts are with Brian on the loss of a wonderful wife. Bronwyn and Neil

Dear Audrey Although many of us did not know you personally, we felt like we did through Brian. You made Brian happy, which was lovely for us to see. Brian is part of our laboratory family, especially Haematology and we will take care of your wonderful husband and friend. "Those we love do not leave us; they walk alongside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near." Rest in Peace With love Waitemata laboratory

Such a lovely and fun character So very privileged to have called you my aunt officially for the last 10 years and may un officially before hand. May your pain be eased and you enjoy your next adventure See you in a body of water sometime Doug

Dear Audrey who we will miss on our ventures up to Gulf Harbour. A Neighbour who always had time for us all. Such a great deckhand for Brian. Our thoughts are with you Brian. Tony and Bev

To Audrey, our very own "Riviera Dancing Queen" - we will never forget your boogey days during lockdown (and after)– it was wonderful how you brought all our us together during such a sad and lonely time. We will miss your naughty laugh and wicked sense of humour. Our heart goes out to Brian and family at this very sad time. Sending all our love Liz and Paul xx

Dear Audrey ❤️ You where such a beautiful person with your infectious laugh, wonderful sense of humour & smile that lit up the room. You always made the Stago Christmas parties a night to remember !! You will be sadly missed by many. RIP dear lady. Carol & Gary Jamieson

Dearest Audrey & Brian, I struggle to find words that will describe the depth of my sadness at Audrey's passing. From the south island I feel the void. You filled our lives with your warmth, your infectious laughter, your smiles, your positive outlook, & your courage. I admire you, I miss you. I love you. John. 💕

Brian, so sad to hear the news of your dear Audrey. Audrey was so helpful to me in my early years at Bayer NZ , she was the social Queen organising all the social activities, hiking, walks, pubs, dinners etc. My thoughts of Audrey helping to organise our Triathlons around Lake Pupeke Auds arrived early morning dressed as a French mademoiselle on her old bike with a French bread stick in the basket and she rode that day twice around the lake, she had a great day and was so proud she achieved her cycle leg and the applause when she crossed the finish line... Audrey was also a beautiful mentor and help to my boys Michael and Sam who both worked at Agfa. Audrey left an impression due to her very warm caring nature and her humour and smiles were a delight. R.I.P Audrey, everybody loved you. . Love George Ok, Justin Gleason, Jack Gillman, Viv Fraser, Maree warren

Dear Audrey, Heaven has gained a star and God has claimed back his angel. Such sadness at your loss, knowing we won't hear your laugh or your cheeky humour. You were a once in a lifetime person,your presence lit up every room you were in, we were both so lucky to meet you, so lucky to call you friend. Our love and thoughts are with Brian and your family, as they navigate life without you. Rest in peace Audrey, God bless.

Audrey, we didn't know you for a long time and we feel we have been robbed. You and Brian made us feel welcome from the day we moved in. We will miss the drifting sound of music on Monday mornings and the little things you did around the building. We have a picture of the orchid you gave Suk recently which will always remind us of your thoughtful nature and kindness. Rest in peace 🙏

Audrey was an active part of our Book Group from its inception nearly 10 years ago. Being English she loved all things British especially Tea. We always start our Book Group with a cup of tea or coffee sharing our months happenings and then discussing books, films, TV, and not necessarily in that order. We will miss you Audrey RIP our friend.

I haven’t known Audrey for very long, but long enough to know what a special person she was. Audrey was an inspiration with her empathy and understanding on one hand and her laughter and sense of fun on the other. One of those people whom one is better off from knowing. Rest in peace lovely lady.

Dearest Audrey, Thank both you and Brian for being the most wonderful neighbours I could ever have wished for. Thank you for your laughter and positivity, and for the short time I’ve known you, thank you for being such and inspiration in my life. I already miss you immeasurably.

Sadly I missed you for many years. However, Joan Perry got us together again and I’m more than grateful. Your enthusiasm for life and love for all especially Brian was inspiring. We’ve had many laughs together, half marathons, sad times , good times, but we always laugh at the end. You’re an inspiration to all and I’ve so much admiration for you and Brian. A wonderful couple that fate worked a wonder to bring you together. So glad we’ve had special times. Thank you for remembering me…. With regards to your mum and dad as that special china jug you gave me will always be very precious. I know you’re at peace which makes it easier for me. Xx

Audrey, I will miss you dearly. We have had such great times together, and the laughs.... oh boy there has been plenty of them! Your a shining star 🌟 Audrey! Big love to you my darling friend! Alison xx ❤️🌷

So pleased to have reconnected with you from our days at Agfa/Bayer. We’ve had lots of fun and lots of laughs. So happy we went on our road trip in August. Pleased I was able to say goodbye. Missing you but will think of you whenever I have a Portuguese ‘tart’. May you rest in peace with no more pain.

A great caring neighbour for the last 3 years, with your infectious laugh, caring nature and smiling face, you will be missed on the canal. Love Fiona & Barry

I will miss your infectious laughter Auntie Aud. You were so genuine and caring, always keen for a yarn and knew how to bring the whole room up. Thank you!

Vale Audrey I remember how happy you both were when you were married. Most of all I will miss that wonderful laugh. Love Vicki and Phil

Such an adored treasure. Thanks Audrey for your sparkling, kind and fun ways. Will be very much missed. So grateful you came into our lives.