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Honor ANDERSON Obituary
Honor Margaret
(nee Chamberlen):
Passed peacefully after a short illness on 15th April 2021, aged 92, in Wellington, formerly of Woodhaugh, Dunedin. Beloved mother of Roy (Wellington), Robert (Bob) (Brisbane) and Nigel, and mother-in-law of Vera Atiga-Anderson and Frances McKellar. Formerly, wife of the late Peter Anthony Anderson and partner of the late Johnny Johnson. Dearly loved sister of Alison Newson (Budleigh-Salterton, Devon UK). Cherished grandmother of Julia (Wellington), Ali (Warkworth), Lucy (Amherst USA), Oscar and Hugo (Brisbane). Great-grandmother of Caleb, Isaiah, and Maaike. Honor took delight in nurturing her family, stimulating company, and relishing in her glorious garden. She was highly respected and touched the lives of many through her work running the careers advisory service at the University of Otago, in the Vocational Guidance Service in Dunedin, and as a primary school teacher in Auckland. She will be remembered for her loving kindness, perseverance, and stubborn intellect. Special thanks to her dear friends Sally Pannell, Judy Cox, Glennie Jamieson and Jeff Munro, and the RDNS and St John Ambulance Service who made it possible for her to live in her own home for so long. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at https://www.stjohn.org.nz/support-us/donate/annual-appeal-2021/. Messages to 'the Anderson family' may be left in Honor's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A private service will be held on Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 7.00pm and can be viewed online by clicking the Livestream link in Honor's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz A Memorial Service is planned for 29th June.
Memories and Condolences
for Honor ANDERSON
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Ailsa McGilvary-Howard
May 13, 2021
Very saddened to read that Honor has passed. She will be deeply missed by many.
She was such a loving support to me in my teenage years. Many things have stayed in my memory - her wonderful cooking (roast potatoes which began in the pressure cooker, fruit flans, and "beer" casserole), all produced in a kitchen with two sinks, an idea ahead of its time.
Honor had a real gift for hospitality. There were wonderful books, and card games and an every present love of nature. She was a breath of fresh air to my authoritarian upbringing which opened my world, and influenced the person I am today.
When it was time to choose a direction, she told me;"Do Science! We need more girls in Science." So I did and I thrived. It has sent me in some amazing directions.
To all of you who are missing her, I am thinking of you today. She will be greatly missed.
Patrick Daly
April 22, 2021
I worked with Honor in the Vocational Guidance Service Dunedin in 1983. Honor was truly a gentle lady who always seemed to give you her full attention. I thank you for your advice.
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