nee Parker. Died suddenly aged 75, on Sunday 12 March 2023. Loving and devoted mother of Shane and beloved mother-in-law of Lee, precious grandma of Nathan and Kaitlyn and Nathan's partner Breanna. Adored wife of the late Robert Baird; and treasured step-mum to Robert's sons Shane and Callum. Beloved elder sister of Anne, Tony (dec.), Michael, David, Mary, Erin, Chris, Sharon and Cushla. Trish was a devoted Christian with a generous heart. She was loving and cheerful, enthusiastic and always supportive of family, community and those dear to her. She will be deeply missed and long remembered in all of our hearts. Where there is loss there is always an even greater presence of love. Go forth now Trish into the warm embrace of God your creator. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Trish's life will be held at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 114 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga on Monday 20 March 2023 at 12 noon followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to St John Ambulance https://www.stjohn.org.nz/support-us/donate/taxappeal/ or the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter https://www.rescue.org.nz/aerocool-rescue-helicopter/ would be much appreciated.