'It's a sad day in our house today.

My best friend for 57 years has passed away.

The Angels came in the early hours of Saturday 4^th February.

Sleep now my beautiful friend. You have earned your rest.

How lucky was I to have you in my life.

I will miss you always.

Your love forever, Robert.”

Margaret and Robert were married for 54 years until Margaret was taken by cancer at age 76.

Margaret is a loved mum and mother-in-law to Peter and Maryanne, Kathy and Mark, and Stephen and Haley. Precious nana to Khryss, Mathew, Amy, Emma, Jordan and Jess, Alex, Jamie, Jack and Macey. Great grand mum to Hunter.

Margaret was a mentor to many along her journey through life. From Brownies to Scouts and Guides. To preschool to the workplace. Mother, workmate and mentor to the many at Curtain Clean.

Our Farewell to Margaret will be held at the Te Puna Hall on Friday, the 10^th of February, at 1.30pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the wonderful Waipuna Hospice www.waipunahospice.org.nz/donate/

Messages to the Anderson family c/- Reflections, PO Box 13377, Tauranga, or via email to info@reflectionsfunerals.co.nz