On January 13, 2024, peacefully at The Russley Village, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerrit, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dan and Ange, and Henry and Caroline, loved Granny of Gerrit, Toby, Ben, Amos, Charlie, Piet, and Hazel. Cherished companion of the late Alan Foate, and loved godmother of Mary-Lou. The family’s sincere appreciation to the staff at The Russley Village for their care and compassion. A long, interesting, kind, and generous life well lived. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ann van Asch, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 329 Halswell Road, Halswell, on Thursday, January 18, at 10.30am, private burial thereafter.