SANDS, Ida Margaret. Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2010 at Ranburn Rest Home, Waipu, aged 86. Loved wife of the late Harold. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie Bryson, Jim (deceased) and Verrell. Stepmother of Ron and Heather Sands. Loved Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren. "Loved by many, you will be in our hearts forever". A Celebration of Ida's life will be held in the Chapel of Morris & Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1.30pm today Thursday 29 July 2010 followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ida, donations sent to North Haven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga would be appreciated. All communications to the Sands family C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2010.