Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on February 4^th 2025, in her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie Bird, and the late Allan Baynes. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue Letham, Rose and Greg Trudgeon, the late Christine Bird, and the late David Bird. Loved stepmother of Jeanette and Jack Harmer. Adored Nana of Nicholas, Andrew, and Cameron Letham and Emily; and Letitia and Logan Smart; and Kurt, Jon, and Brett Harmer. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Laraine Goddard, Jim and Sheila Goddard (Christchurch), and Kathy and Mike O’Malley (Waikanae). Cherished by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the family of Maureen Baynes PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Maureen will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday February 11^th, commencing at 1:30pm followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.