Anne Noeline McDonald

20th August 1936 - 9th April 2020
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McDonald, Anne Noeline  (Nee Gatley)  20/08/1936- 09/04/2020 

 

Passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill with family on Thursday 9th April 2020

in her 83rd Year.

Beloved wife of the late Ian McDonald. Dearly loved mother and mother in-law of,

Jan and Craig, Leanne and Allan Usherwood, Peter McDonald and Jillian Robertson, and Sharon.

Treasured Nana of Bronwen, Sarah, Tegan, and Devon.

Beloved Great Nana of Luca and Skylar.

Dearly Loved sister of Marshall, Margaret, and the late Jim, Moria, and Eileen.

 

'' One run can change your day, Many runs can change your life”

 

In accordance with Anne’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.

Messages to 35 Conway Crescent, Invercargill 9810

Messages

This is the cheeky grin I knew Aunty Anne. Glad to have seen you over the last few years before you went to Calvary. Thank you so much Calvary for your wonderful care. Best wishes and strength with wonderful memories of a very strong [nee] Gatley woman ... Anne McDonald. You will be sorely missed and you are with others that love you now. Kia kaha cousins.
Maria Sheehan , SYDNEY
Dear family it was sadness I heard the news of Anne's death. She was a lovely Aunty, with a great sense of humour. Mum and her got up to alot of mischief when they were younger. I remember enjoyable family gathering with all the aunties, uncles and cousins when younger, with Mum and Ann sitting chatting together in the background keeping an eye on us. Ann also made ginger beer which was kept in the laundry at Conway Cres and if good, we got to have a glass or two.
Annette and Bruce Ireland and family, Nelson
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Another branch has fallen
From the family tree of life
A dedicated person so
As a Mother and a Wife

They will be waiting for you
In Heaven up in high
To race the next so Marathon
Called Marathon in the Sky

Rest In Peace dear lady
Your journey’s been so great
Our Lord has called your name
And with the Angels he doth wait

Jack Sheehan
Jack Sheehan, Ettrick
Dear Jan, Leanne, Peter and Sharon, and your families, sending you all love from over the seas. Aunty Anne was such a kind and generous lady. I remember my frequent visits to Windsor Post Office and the smile Aunty Anne always greeted me with. The one sentiment I am left with remembering Aunty Anne is how much she loved you all and how important family was to her. Take care ❤️ Paula, Ryan and Evie xxx
Paula Sheehan, Byron Bay
I am so very sorry for your loss. It’s hard losing a Mum
Denise Philpott, Christchurch
Jan, Leanne, Peter and Sharon and families. So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sister-inlaw of Edith, Noeline and families. Anne was a good person whose marathon of life is now over, rest in the arms of the Lord. RIP.
Edith Dyer, Auckland
Dear Sarah our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Nana. She played a huge part in yours and your sisters lives - I remember how she supported you so much when you were all younger. Sarah you have been very supportive to your Nana in her old age. I know how frequently you visited her at Calvary. She was so very proud of you. You and your family are very much in our prayers and thoughts. Brigid and Fergus More
Brigid More, Invercargill
Anne was such a wonderful character and the best of role models growing-up. I have so many special memories to cherish and treasure from the little quips to the riotous double act of her and mum - what a pair when they were on form, the family time together, and Anne’s many achievements: postmistress, marathon runner, the extra-ordinary mum, nana, and aunty...her big heart with all that love she shared so selflessly. Anne’s strength of character, her gentle, beautiful loving and caring soul - we will all miss her and that beautiful, mischievous smile which lit up any room and warmed our hearts. You’ll be very missed Anne. Rest in Peace, God Bless.
Julie Chisholm & Andrene Mills, Manchester