On Tuesday 11 October 2011, suddenly but peacefully at Bernadette Lifecare, Mt Maunganui, aged 93 years. Adored wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Rodney and Heather, the late Lynette and Dale. Loved nana of Kerry, Dale, Vicky, Todd and Joelle, and Jane, Delaine, Conrad and Raelle, and Nana of her 21 great grandchildren. Greatfull thanks to the staff at Bernadette, for their care and attention to Esme. A funeral service for Esme will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Road, Tauranga, on Tuesday 18 October at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Communication to the Esme Pilcher family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.