On 2 Dec 2011 at Tauranga after a long illness. ‘She was a special lady who touched all those who knew her'. Beloved wife of the late Lionel Underwood. Dearly loved mother of Des, Sue and Ross and much loved mother-in-law of Alison, Colin and Lindy. Cherished Nana Merle to Janine, Donna, Larissa, Amy, Emma, Lisa, Kate, Victoria and Danny. Great-grandmother of Deyani, Susannah, Sonia, Bodean, Lionel (Lino) and Victoria. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Hodgson House, Tauranga. A service for Merle will be held at Tauranga Park 383 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga, on Wednesday 7 December at 11am, followed by burial at Pyes Pa cemetery. Flowers are welcome or if preferred donations for research by the Neurological Foundation of NZ (http://www.neurological.org.nz/Online-Donation/). Communication to Underwood Family c/- PO Box 8139 Tauranga.