Britten, Yvonne Lorraine ~ On December 4th 2013 at Nurse Maude Hospice, peacefully aged 80 years. Loved and adored wife of David for 54 years. Devoted and much loved mother and mother in law of Maree and Graeme Riddell, Juliet and Bruce Page, Stuart and Loretta, and Gayleen and Adrian McGrath. Beautiful darling Nana of Jason and Jacqueline, Simon and Nicola, and Jess; Ashford, Elliot, Fraser, and Georgina; Bianca; Chantelle, Jordan, and Ashton. God looked around His rose garden and found an empty space, Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face, He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. Messages to the Britten family, c/- P O Box 11-213, Sockburn, Christchurch. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service.