(Marianne) (née Vale) passed away at home from cancer on April 10th 2015, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Dearly beloved wife of John, for 48 years, Loved mum of Shayne and his wife Cheryl, Daniel and his wife Michelle; and grandchildren Kerry, Aanakyn, Dakota, Savarhna; Benjamin, and Jack. Loved daughter of Art and Annie Vale (deceased). Loved by nephew Mark and wife Jodi and daughter Vienna; also nephew Lance and Deney, niece Kassandra and husband Kyle; niece Tania and husband Glen, daughters Jasmine and Olivia, and niece Cindy; Loved sister in law of Lorraine and Eric Beaven, wife Carla, and children Jaden, Chontelle, and Bailey; and daughter Kyra. Also leaves behind Marianne's super loved dog Ernie Ball.

Leaves many friends who knew her as MA; too many to list. A big void will be left in many people's lives as this is read. Rest in peace Mariannne. Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating Marianne's life at Pyes Pa Cemetery Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga on Thursday May 14th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Waipuna Hospice. Grateful thanks to all carers, with a special mention to Dr Iona MacCullum. Communications to Harris Family, c/-25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga 3110