Andrea

Our beautiful friend @andreajoy died today.
Any of you who followed Andrea knew her for her fun, kindness, the love she had for her family and her job at the police station in Taupo.
Her battle with breast cancer was very public. She shared her fears with us all, every treatment she had was recorded with bravery & courage.
We willed her on at every stage but it got her in the end.
A fantastic friend who was as lovely in life as she was on this site.
She will be sadly missed by everyone but especially her loving family, Wayne her husband, son Luke & DIL Christine who cared for her with every ounce of their bodies.

Godspeed my friend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

19th January 2018

[Maggiemae]

Its a blessing this was all a photographic group- some of us have photos to remember her by as well as her comments!

[Nick]

So very sad to hear this news Pat. Andrea was a courageous and inspiring woman. RIP.

[Wendy]

Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person and soul. We will miss her.

[Allison Williams]

A sad sad day. Thank you for letting us know and sending her off so beautifully.

[Al Bailey]

So sorry to hear this Pat. She fought so hard and was so brave. xx

[judith deacon]

So sorry to hear this, Andrea was so courageous and such a lovely soul. Thank you for letting us know and giving such a beautiful tribute.

[Chris K]

Rest in peace Andrea. Such a beautiful, courageous lady who was always so positive. Thankyou for your lovely tribute Pat. I am sure you will let her family know how much she will be missed.

[Lynda McG]

So very sad - but what an inspiring lady! She will leave a big hole but lots of happy memories for those who loved and knew her I'm sure. A lovely tribute Pat

[Leana Niemand]

How sad.

[Lou Ann]

Andrea looks like she loved life, I’m so sorry she died from this dread disease. I’m so sorry for your’s and her family’s loss.

[Joyce]

So Sad

[carol white]

So sorry for your loss, Pat

[Bep]

She will be missed, Pat. Thank you for your lovely tribute.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So sad , when the" big C" conquers and devastates another family . A lovely tribute Pat !

[julia]

She certainly lead a very courage battle, and her frankness and honesty in what she was going through was amazing.. A very brave lady.. ♥♥♥🌹 sleep peacefully @andreajoy
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[Sarah Bremner]

So sad to hear this but the joy of friendship shared is never really lost even when one has passed away. Love to all her family and friends 💛

[Phil]

I'm so sorry. What a lovely shot. I hope her friends and family have lots of lovely shots of her to remember her by.

[Judith Johnson]

What a lovely tribute to your beautiful friend

[Lois]

Lovely photo. I was so glad you were able to visit her - was it just last year? Is there an address to send a card to Wayne, Luke and Christine?

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae @nickspicsnz @farmreporter @allie912 @willowdragon @judithdeacon @cruiser @lyndamcg @leananiemand @louannwarren @thistle @carolmw @gijsje @beryl @julzmaioro @sarah19 @filsie65 @busylady

As I've tagged @andreajoy I know her daughter in law Christine will be able to read all your lovely comments & will be very touched. Thank you all for responding so beautifully. Andrea was well named, she was a joy to be with & I wish you could all have met her. Rest well my friend. ❤️

[Pat Knowles]

@loweygrace I haven't got an address as they recently moved house. I will ask my DIL if she knows it or you could send it care of her. Will let you know.

[Pat Knowles]

@loweygrace Christine just got back to me Lois. Hope it's ok to put it up on here ....5 Ngaio Place, Nakuhau, Taupo 3330.

[Lois]

@happypat Thank you! I'd love to send them a note!

[KWind]

So sorry about your friend! She is a beauty!

[Babs]

So sorry to hear your sad news. I didn't follow Andrea, but I am sure she was a beautiful person and will be missed by so many people.

[bkb in the city]

Very sad to hear that news

[Dianne]

Andrea was an inspiration to us all. She was amazingly positive and such a strong person. So sad that she lost her battle. My thoughts and love to you and to her family who cared so much for her. Xx

[Peggy Sirk]

Such a beautiful and touching post, Pat. I know you miss your wonderful and courageous friend. My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with you and Andrea's family.

[Pat Knowles]

@peggysirk @bkbinthecity @dide @onewing @kwind
Thank you all, Andrea was an inspiration to all who met her.