Peacefully at Somervale Rest Home, Mt Maunganui, on Friday 9 December 2011, in her 89^th year. Loved wife of the late Leslie. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of: David and Glen, Tish Brosnan, Peter, and Jennie Parkin; loved nana of 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat Graney (UK), David and Maria Griffin (Australia). The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Somervale Rest Home for their compassionate care of a wonderful lady. A funeral service for Ruth will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, on Wednesday 14 December, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be sent to: Tranzsend, PO Box 12149 Penrose, Auckland 1642. Communication to the Ruth Harwood Family c/- P.O Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.

HARWOOD Ruth Constance. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Dave and Glen, special nana to Phillip, Richmond and Stacey, Chris and Chloe. Fond memories from the Stanton boys. 'Treasured memories of a very special mum and nana”.