Anna Megan Howard

6th July 1979 - 27th February 2023
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Vibrant Attire to be worn
Wednesday 8 March 2023, 11:00AM

Howard, Anna Megan:

Our beautiful Anna passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Adored and cherished wife of Hayden. A devoted and loving Mum to Meg, George, Jack, and Will. Precious and loving daughter of Joe and Barbara Ronald and daughter-in-law of Tony and Margaret Howard. A soul sister and sister-in-law of Kate and Robbie Watkinson, Mark Ronald and Craig and Alex Howard. A loved aunty of Ruby, Milly and Jimmy Watkinson; Oliver and Charlotte Howard.

”A good friend to so many”

A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00am. A private interment will follow. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Southern Critical Care Flight Team in memory of Anna can be left at the service. Messages to 177 Centre Bush - Otapiri Road, RD 2, Winton 9782

Messages

Hayden, Meg,George, Jack, Will and extended Family. My heart aches for you all with the passing of Anna, she was truly a beautiful soul. I will always remember her kindness and the support she gave me through Heidi's journey before and after her birth. Her passing has left a huge void in your family, but I pray that in time all your wonderful memories will give you strength, and along with family and friends will get you through the tough journey ahead. My heartfelt and sincere sympathy to you all.
Shona Stewart , Wreys Bush
Hayden, Meg, George, Jack and Will, we are completely heartbroken for you all. Gorgeous Anna was truly one in a million, someone that we will cherish and remember forever. You are all in our thoughts, beautiful family xx
Hollie and Damian, Winton
Ka aroha hoki ki a koutou katoa. 🌸 Our heartfelt condolences to Hayden, Meg, George, Jack, Will, Kate and all the whānau. Anna’s passing is felt by many which is a true reflection of the beautiful life she led. Blessings and God’s strength to you all.
Anderson-Kereti Whānau, Winton
To Joe, Barbara, Kate, Robbie, Mark & Hayden and all the kids.
It’s so hard to fathom that you are gone Anna. I have great memories of us running around in the woodshed and sheep yards on your visits to our farm when we were kids. The world is lesser place without you in it.
Our thoughts are with you all. Lots of love, hugs and blessings. Xox
Siobhan & Brian Goodwin, Noosa
So heartbreaking for you all, my deepest sympathy Ellen Ballantyne
Ellen Ballantyne, Winton
To Barbara and Joe - so very saddened to read of your beloved Anna’s passing - please accept our love and deepest sympathy on your loss.
Diana Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
To Barbara, Joe, Hayden, Kate, Mark and Families.
Our deepest sympathy and love extended to you all on the sad passing of Anna.
Vicki & Rex McDonald
Vicki & Rex McDonald, Invercargill
To Joe and Barbara our children went to school together, played sport, enjoyed life, it was Brent who let us know the sad news of Anna's death.

Our deepest condolences to you, your family, Anna's family and your wider circle of family and friends.

Robin and Averil
Waimatuku
Robin Williams, Waimatuku
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lorraine Knoll, Thornbury
Hayden, Meg, George, Jack and Will, Joe and Barbara, Kate, Ruby and family, Anna was an absolute legend. Full of laughter, fun and common sense. She was very kind, warm and beautiful and would do anything for anyone. One of the best, gone too soon. So sorry for your loss xx
Janet Shaw, Winton
Thinking of you all at this very sad time .Anna was a beautiful sole and will be dearly missed by all that knew her .
Kate Lindsay, Winton
Ngā mihi arohanui ki te whānau. Heartfelt sympathies and manaaki / support for the whānau. Such a tragic situation.
I will always remember Anna's ability to present an eternally positive outlook, and her can-do attitude. Such a delight as a person, personally and professionally. Kia kaha whānau
Dion Williams, Waihopai
Anna always had so much zest for life, both when I taught her at sghs to when she and Hayden were our neighbours in Hillary Street. I sometimes met her in Winton with her growing family and she'd have a smile on her face and was willing to have a chat. Anna was someone brimming with personality and her cheeky smile will remain with me and everyone she knew. Sincere condolences to all her whanau and friends.
Pip Ward, Winton
“A good friend to many” Anna it was an honour to have shared the joy of raising children alongside you, to have been involved with you and your beautiful kids at kindy, the awesome parent group meetings wines and dessert nights, a devoted mum you so were and a support to me more than I ever think you knew. Hayden, I’m thinking of you at this time. Meg, George, Jack and Will, it was an honour to know your mum and a privilege to call her a friend. treasure the beautiful memories and know that we all carry a memory of Anna in our hearts. Fly high beautiful lady. Xxxx
Megan G, Te Anau
Hayden and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely wife. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sometimes there are no words to express sorrow felt. Take care.
Heather Terrill RN, Lorneville Plant Medical Centre
To Hayden, Meg, George, Jack and Will, Margaret and Tony, Barbara and Joe plus all your extended family, please accept our very deepest sympathies on the sudden loss of Anna. I spoke with your Mum this morning and I know that you will have such great support from family and friends to help you through the days and months ahead. Memories are special, keep them close.
Judy and John
Judy and John Buchanan , Mosgiel
Anna was such a beautiful soul! Always had a smile on her face! Anna was the first to great us and show us the ropes into the community when our oldest started linehills school. Always ready to lend a helping hand and such a loss to the whole community! Sending all the warmth and love to all of Anna's nearest and dearest! May her memories give you strength! no doubt she will be watching over each and every one of you! Lots of love from the nicholson family
nicholson family, winton
Hayden, Meg, George, Jack and Will, we are completely heartbroken for you all. Anna was always smiling and a cheerful hello on the side of the netball court or at the school gates. You are all in our thoughts x
Jasmine and Matt , Winton
Hayden, Meg, George, Jack, Will and extended Family.
My heart aches for you. Anna was truly a beautiful soul to be around. I will always remember her kindness, infectious smile and always a warm welcome. One in a million.
Thinking of you all xo
Alice and Josh Sherratt, Limehills
I'm very sorry to hear of your families precious loss.
Our thoughts and healing go out to you all.
Lots of Love
Jacqui, Andrew, Brooke, Callum and Luke O'Connor
Jacqui O'Connor , Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending much love and thoughts to Anna’s family.
Welsh Family, Gummies Bush
Hayden: So sorry for your dreadful loss of your wonderful wife and mum to your four children, Meg, George, Jack and Will, thinking of you and your extended family at this time.
Ruby, Murray and Jeremy Baird, Balfour
Dearest Hayden and family, our heart goes out to you for the tragic loss of the lovely Anna. She was one of the “special” ones - a true, kind, generous and loving person whom we warmed to instantly. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Warm regards Kara and Pete Ross
Kara Ross, Christchurch
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sending much love to all the extended familys
Jeanette and Fred Benfell , Invercargill
Hayden and family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Anna.
We are thinking of you all at this very sad time.
With love
David and Liz Thomas , Dunrobin Valley Farm
To Barbara and Joe, Margaret and Tony, and Anna’s family,
We are so sad for you all in this terrible tragedy of losing your lovely Anna.
Just know you are in our thoughts at this time.
From Jan and Richard Blee

Jan Blee, Invercargill
To Barbara and Joe
Deepest Sympathy with the loss of your precious daughter
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Kind Regards Russell and Anne Hill
Russell Hill, Invercargill
Anna Angel 👼 gone way to soon, Anna you were the most beautiful person in both inside and out. It was always a pleasure to bump into you and have a great chat. Your gorgeous family will miss you deeply but the life you have given them they will cherish forever ❤️ thank you for being the ⭐️ you were earth side.

Hayden, kid’s and family we send you loads of love through this heart braking time xxxxxx
Paul and Kayleen Turner, Opio
Our thoughts are with you all on the very sad loss of your beautiful Anna -
Helen and Terry O'Meara, Otahuti
Annie Ronnie - you were one of the good ones. So many great hostel life memories I will cherish for ever. Our Ben has headed to boarding school this year and came home saying how he really loved the Year Tens and I told him I was also lucky to have such an amazing bunch ahead of me at boarding school to to show us the tricks! You were always laughing and so much fun to be around. I know you had become a fantastic mum, wife and Limehills community member so my condolences to all as I just cant' imagine their lives with out you. To Kate, Barbara, Joe, and Craig - much love and thoughts to you as you navigate the loss of the most amazing daughter and sister. xoxoxoxoxo
Juliet Gray, Hakataramea Valley
So sorry to hear of Anna’s passing, my thoughts and condolences with you all.
Hayley Gallop (née Black), Mosgiel
So sorry to hear of your loss Hayden. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Heather Stacy, Melbourne, Australia
Joe, Barbra, Kate and Mark & families Hayden & your children.
My heart breaks for you all,
Anna was the kindest gentlest soul, She shined pure love and kindness to all, even from an early age, Her wee smile was infectious it is one that made everyone be her friend, I am very saddened to hear she has gone, Her love and friendship to all was one of a kind, I am sure she will shine in her beautiful children everyday,
So sorry for your loss,
xx
Katrina , Winton