Funeral notice

Annette Claire PEARCE, (nee Brettargh)

Service: Friday 31 July 2026, 1:30pm · Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
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Annette Claire PEARCE, (nee Brettargh)

Annette Claire PEARCE, (nee Brettargh)

Passed away peacefully in Palmerston North on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, aged 96 years.

Dearly loved partner of the late David MacDonald. Treasured mother of Christine, Claire, Judith and Anna. Cherished grandmother (known as Nanibaa) of Georgina, Matthew, Emma, Laura, Sam, Thomas, Nick, Georgia, Madi and Becky. Great grandmother of Mila, Nico, William, Ted and Stella.

A service to celebrate Annette's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Friday, the 31st of July 2026 at 1:30pm followed by private burial, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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Heeni Collins
31 Jul 2026, 1:19pm
Thinking fondly of my godmother Annette and all her kindnesses over the years. Especially the small china plates she used to give me for my birthday. A lovely woman. Also a great friend of Mum's. Arohanui, Heeni Collins
CG
Carrie Goodgame ( Carole Davis)
31 Jul 2026, 10:24am
Annette, or Mrs Pearce as I called her when I was a child, was like a mum to me. I learnt so much from her. She had such a lovely way of gently correcting us if we used the wrong word or said a sentence incorrectly, and I really appreciated that.

I'll never forget my brother saying, "I've got me tennis racket for the day," as we were driving to Waitotara Primary School, and Mrs Pearce gently replying, "No, Kevin. It's, 'I have my tennis racket to play tennis today.'" It was all part of the wonderful way she taught us.

I was so lucky to experience so many fun places and happy times because Anna was my best friend. Mrs Pearce was such a loving, caring lady that I often wished she was my mum too. Although she wasn't, I feel incredibly fortunate that I got to spend so much time with her—whether it was at school, visiting her parents, or going on so many adventures together.

She played such a special part in my childhood, and I'll always be grateful for everything she taught me and the love she showed me. ❤️
MG
Margaret Grant
30 Jul 2026, 4:31pm
I met gorgeous Annie in the medical ward 2 years ago.
Annie was an absolute treasure. She had me in fits of laughter
She was as quick as lightning. Her personality shone through.

I was so sad when.annie was transferred to rehab area. I visited her there.
When she left our room.pushed along in.the bed she yelled out to me Annie Pearce, ? GREAT North Road. Number in phone book..she was a scream.
Annie will be sadly missed.
One of the characters of this world.

She spoke a lot about her loved Gardner and he visited her when I was there.

Bless Annie. She lit up my life. We in the room had so much fun.together.

With love to your family.
KL
Kim Lewis
30 Jul 2026, 2:40pm
Sincere Condolences. Annette was a true lady and a pleasure to know. RIP Annette
DC
Diana Clifford
30 Jul 2026, 11:13am
I hear your voice Annette and I see your smile and now your vivacious spirit has been set free.
Spending a lot of time at Seafield as a child you became a big sister to me and over many years we have shared with great affection very happy times together.
John joins me when I say you will always be missed.
Diney and John.

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