BAIRD, Rhonda Gay (nee Simpson):
Passed peacefully after a courageous battle, on Monday 25th July 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late John Baird. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Andrew, Hamish and Tina. Devoted, and beloved Oma to her Grandchildren, Alycia, Harrison, and Ruby-Jane. Loved Daughter of Ron* and Jean* Simpson. Loved sister of Lynley and Garry Nielsen (Australia), Margaret and Malcolm Wilson (Invercargill), Gael and Ian Sinclair (Gore), Donna DeRuyter and Steve Pearce (Australia). Loved daughter-in-law of Andrew* and Joyce* Baird. Loved sister-in-law of Jenny and Merv Halliday (Te Anau), Margaret and Ian Milne (Edendale), and Doreen Guild (Winton). Cherished Aunty and friend to all her nieces and nephews.
‘In the end, it is not the years in your life that count.
It is the life in your years.’
A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be held in the Avenel Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 29th July at 2 pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park webpage, click on obituaries, and go to Rhonda’s page. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Child Cancer would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 65 View Street, Invercargill, 9812