Sadly, Annette passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Treasured wife of Norris, and dearly loved mother, step-mum and mother-in-law to Jackie and Roy, Graham and Debbie, Philip and Rose, Robyn and David, Julie and Rod (deceased), and Ewen and Nadine. Fondly loved Nana of Keely, Aiden, Rose, Aaron and Lauren, Jamie and Sarah, Kelly, Hugh, Ali and Mackenzie, Amelia and Jake, Lewis and Georgia, and Jake, and adored Great-Nana to Ella, Elliot, Emme and Henry. Cherished sister, aunty, and friend of many. Messages for the Douglas family may be sent to 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham 8023. A service to celebrate Annette's life will be held at Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, cnr of Linwood Ave and Keighleys Rd, Bromley, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10.00am. A livestream of the service is available at
https://shorturl.at/Snnyt
Published by The Press on Sep. 17, 2025.