
Friday, 25 July 2025
On July 20, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 67 years. Much loved wife and soulmate of Allan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Justin and Sarah, Hamish and Claudia, proud and loving Nana of Arabella, and Matilda; Bowie, and Eloise. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Donald and Sue, Mark and Karen, and  loved sister-in-law of Yvonne and Merv, Gary and Yvonne, Warren and Colleen, Faye (deceased), Ian and Liz, Murray (deceased), twin brother Brian and Kathy, Susan (deceased) and Bryan, Terri and Warren, Robyn and the late Lyndon, a respected aunty, and a very special friend to Kathryn. Special thanks to Dr David Gibbs and team, and Dr Jane Lilley, for their ongoing care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Anne Kitto, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. A service for Anne will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on Friday, July 25, at 10.30am.
Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Mark and Karen. Will be sadly missed and will always be my big sister. Even in her darkest times during her illness she was still so positive and such an honest genuine lady. 💞💞💞Mark Dunsmuir
Allan and Family's Please accept my deepest condolences in the sad loss of your loving wife and mother rest in peace 💔 Anne. Trish MurrayTrish Murray
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