After celebrating her great niece’s wedding in Byron Bay, Australia, passed away at the Tweed Hospital in New South Wales on Monday, November 16, 2015. Loved wife of the late Charlie Bax. Loved mother and Nana of Guy Bax and Vicki Rice, Sue Thomas, Shawn Thomas, Jason, and Tyrone. Great-Nana of Aidyn, and Kurt. A much loved aunty, great-aunty, great-great-aunty and friend to many. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society in Rona’s name would be appreciated. A celebration of the life of Rona will be held at the Ferry Park Chapel at 297 Ferry Road, on Monday, November 23, at 11:00am. Private burial thereafter.