Denise Margaret Anderson

20th June 1948 - 23rd March 2026
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
Monday 30 March 2026, 1:30PM

Anderson, Denise Margaret (nee Abey) 20/6/1948-23/3/2026. Passed away peacefully at 2am at Vickery Court Rest Home, Invercargill. Best friend and soulmate of Neil, and much-loved mother to Nigel, Kaylene and mother-in- law to Catherine. Adored sister of Owen*, Athol*, Dallas*, Selwyn, Rex and Susan, and Quentin and sister in-law to Claire and Alison. Nana to Dominique, Javana, Nikita, Xavier and Maddox, and great grandmother to Mason, Lucy and Jasper. Beloved daughter of William Alexander and Catherine Margaret and daughter-in-law of William John and Maisie Reid. Great friend to Aaron, Kelly, Tilly and Brylee Murch.

A service to celebrate the life of Denise will be held on Monday March 30, at 1.30pm at J. Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner of Esk and Don Street, Invercargill. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery.

Special thanks to Keith and Charlie Colvin, Maggie and John Mawer, Tony and Marylin Forde and Kendall Baron Bye.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Neurological Foundation, N.Z. (*Denotes deceased.)

We will miss you, Lady Jane’, AKA ‘Crash’.

 

Digital messages may be left at Denise’s tribute page at      frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

 

Messages

To my Darling Wife and Soul mate .Wondeful mother grandmother and great grandmother. Thank you fot 56 wonderful years. Miss You so much .my love for you will never die .Till we met again.
Neil Anderson, Invercargill
To Neil and family sorry to read about the passing of Denise our cousin. At rest now Denise you have been one very tough lady over the years. Love to all The McIntosh girls and Russell
Barbara Brown, Bunbury w.A.
So sorry not to be able to attend the celebration of Denise’s life
We will miss our partner in “mother -in- law-ship Despite all the medical trials of her life she was always so open to relationships and always with that wicked dry sense of humour
Rest in peace now Denise
Jan and John Lyness, Wanaka
To Neil and Family so sorry my brother and myself couldn't be there for you today. You're in our thoughts ❤️
Helen Hall, David King , Tuatapere, Invercargill
Denise always managed a smile even when things were tough. A brave and special person. Neil put his heart and soul into loving Denise and caring for her. I trust Denise is at peace, and my thoughts are with Neil and the family as they adjust to a new reality. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui
Robert Bester, Luganville, Vanuatu
Thinking of Denise’s family at this time.
Mandy Everett, Queenstown