On January 1, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, in her 83rd year. Devoted wife of the late Frank and loving companion of Derek Baker. A proud, loving and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of John and Lisa, Mark and Nadine, Craig and Janine, and Andrew and Melanie. Dearly loved Nana Annie to Joshua, and Lucas; Monique, and Polly; George, and Charlie; and Reuben, and Franco. “An amazing lady who lived life to the fullest, and was loved and cherished by so many.” Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Annie Banfield, c/- P O Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Annie’s amazing life will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10.30am. To watch a livestream of Annie’s service, please go to the Lamb and Hayward obituaries page.