(Anne) (nee Johnson). In her eighty-seventh year. Passed away peacefully at Malyon House, Mount Maunganui on 22^nd September 2015, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Fred Sowerby (deceased) and David Wilde (deceased). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Lynne Sowerby (Tauranga), Shelley and the late Bruce Murray (Pongakawa), Meredith and Dennis Pottage (Tauranga) , Robin and John White (Marton), Ross and Marie Sowerby (Alice Springs), Tristan and the late John Wallace (Tokoroa), much loved Gran to eighteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.

'You were always there, Mum, And you loved us 'til the end,

With all our heart and soul, Mum We love you too, Our Friend”

Family wish to acknowledge the dedication and care given by staff at Lifecare, Tokoroa and Malyon House.A celebration of Annie's life will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Monday 28^th September at 2.00pm. Graveside Service at Feilding Cemetery, Lethbridge Rd at 10am on Wednesday 30^th September. In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to Child Cancer Foundation, PO Box 2627, Tauranga. Communication to the Annie Wilde Family, C/o P.O. Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.