Deaths

LAMONT

Apr 17 2024 Updated April 17, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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LAMONT, Annette Evelyn (nee Amor) Passed away peacefully, on Sunday 14 April 2024, at Beetham Healthcare, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Ernie. Much loved Mum of Paul and Noel, mother-in-law of Helen and Susan. Devoted grandmother of Alana, Carl, Amy, and Emma. Loved grandmother-in-law of Conchur, Summer, and Shayde. Adored great-grandmother of Layne, Charlie, and Ava. Thanks to Beetham Healthcare staff. The service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at The Matawhero Historic Presbyterian Church, Church Lane, Matawhero, at 1pm, on Saturday 20 April 2024. Stonehaven – proudly making a difference

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