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DEBBIE ANSETT..."It’s with great sadness I tell of my Niece, my friend my sister Leeanne Sneddon passed today."
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DescriptionDEBBIE ANSETT."It’s with great sadness I tell of my Niece, my friend my sister Leeanne Sneddon passed today. We were all so privileged to have such a special person in our lives ❤️Keep riding that highway in the sky??️We love you.xxx. Leanne was bornn in Greymouth, and is Lynda Dandoes daughter.She worked at mounties as thentour guide for a number of years."Date of Photo2026-01-06Map[1] ContributorDebbie Ansett
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Location (city or town)GreymouthEvent my friend my sister Leeanne Sneddon passed today
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Date Created9th January 2026CommentsHelen Nolan
Such a beautiful pic of a truly loyal friend. So brave, so talented, so intuitive, so honest, the list goes on… I loved riding with you Lee ? & then partying ? ? ? Missing you already M8! Ride free ?️ ? I’ll toast to you & bang out a few Bowie tunes in your honour ???️? Luv ya longtime LeeLee xxxx R.I.P You deserve to rest now ??
Gavin Menzies
So sad, saw her at the bike races in Greymouth in October and she was her usual optimistic, gorgeous self. Ride on beautiful lady ❤️
Split Lavery
RIP Leanne. You fought the fight and you could certainly ride a bike. So pleased I talked to you not long ago beautiful lady. ??
Theresa Edwards
Condolences to family and loved ones such a beautiful soul beautiful lady heart of gold ??very much loved?
Karen Perryman
RIP Leeanne a beautiful lady gone to soon happy memories of our working days
Jacqui Moreton
Condolences to all an awesome lady who had an amazing way with animals and people, a true Gem ?fly high Leeanne xx
Debbie Cogger Griffin
RIP sweet lady, riding off into the sunset sounds like her style
Steve Batey
Very sad news, i was a flat mate back in the Chapel street days, always good to catch up, but not often enough. RIP Leeanne.
Lisa Klempel
Rest in peace Leeanne I going to miss u and our talks on the the phone you were such kind person gone way to soon
Paul Cheryl Culling
RIP Leeanne, you were one hell of a horsewomen, ride high lovely lady.
Linda McGaw
Beautiful Lady, beautiful friend, I will forever miss our chats. From the day we met you were honest and grateful for special accommodation at The Grand ...riding in on your Harley. I knew I had found a dear friend. Rest in Peace.xxx
Kate Fairhall
My lovely friend and workmate. What a beautiful soul, taken too soon. Rest in perfect peace, Leeanne. Condolences to your family ?
Margaret Grant
So sorry to read your sad news ride high Leeanne?.
Melanie Langdon
A beautiful soul ❤️ fly high my friend ❤️
Debra Wilde
RIP Leeanne.
Always will remember our late teen years and the party's in Nelson.
Condolences to family and friends ?
Macka An Bonn
Awww leeanne great women right there rest easy lee xo much love too everyone that is hurting for leeanne ??? fly high gurl xx
Patrick N Belinda Blanchfield
so so sad to read this ?
a truly beautiful lady
with the biggest heart ?❤️
Denise Yelland
Leeanne, you left way too soon ?️. I'll always remember your kindness, laughter, and the adventures we shared over a vino or two ?. You had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, my friend ? #RIP #ForeverInOurHearts
Sue Leask
Sad to hear, Leanne was a bundle of love and energy when she worked for Pact in the early days.
My condolences to her family and friends.
Mahia Fisher
Such a sad loss ? beautiful lady RIP my friend ❤️
Karen Heney
Fond memories from both Greymouth and Nelson days. So sorry to hear.
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Donna O'Malley
I worked with her at Honda New Zealand 1990-1992.
Joe Rosen
Sad times. R.I.P.
Rick Bichan
RIP beautiful lady you were definitely one of the kind ??
Heather Reid
so sad to hear Condolences to Dandoe families
Colin Skeats
Rest in peace Leeanne. Always enjoyed catching up with you. You will be missed.
Marge Ilton
Rest in peace love.It was great to no you over the years.
Jeff Jones
So sad to young , Leanne was a lovely person, condolences to her family
Phil Leach
So sad to read this RIP Leeanne ❤️
Rodney Collins
R.I.P My Beautiful friend
Kathy Crooks
So sad to hear a beautiful lady gone to soon ride high my friend xx
Gavin Skeats
So sorry to hear this. Condolences to all. She certainly loved life and her bikes. RIP.
Esta Richardson
Sorry to read this Debbie, thinking of all the family ♥️
Paddy Comber
???️
Debz Turner
Rest in Peace and Love Leeanne. ?
Mary Hopkins
Deepest sympathy to her family x
Margaret Mulloy
Sorry to hear condolences to all the family
Lyn Barlow
sorry to hear the sad news condolence to your family lynn ross
Raeleen Ware
Very sad to read this…taken too soon..RIP Leanne ??️
Mary Millar
At peace with her Mum. Rest easy
Lynne Menzies Rodrigue
RIP Leeanne Sending love to all the family ❤️❤️
Robert Webber
R I P Leanne, I remember you from NZMC plant, we had good times
Donna Vincent
GIF may contain rose, condolences, tear, tearful, apology, apologize, apologies, sad, sadness, loss and sorry for your loss
Kim Blanchfield
Oh so sad to hear this. Rip gud lady
Helen Coates
Sad to read this rip Leeanne
Margaret Wilde
So sad.rest in peace.
Hazel Ewen
Rest in peace Leeanne ?
Raylene Abbott
❤️❤️
Steve Scott
RIP Leeanne
Diane Healey
Taken way to soon RIP beautiful lady ❤️
Ngamora Wakefield
Very sad to hear this sad news ?❤️
Greg Butcher
Rest in peace Leanne so ? my thoughts are with Leeanes family, my thoughts are with Greg and Mark.
Regards Greg Butcher Auckland
Richard Atkinson
Rip leanne
Tania Tones Lawrence
Our beautiful, brave and strong friend ❤️
May be an image of horse
John White
Condolences to the Dandoe family. The best of Taylorville families. Sad to hear this news. John White
Darlene Henham
Rest in peace Leeanne ?
Condolence to your family x
Tracy Piner Mahon
Flying high up there, a beautiful lady!!!!! ?RIP
Julie Howe
❤️
Donna Mackett
Sad ? Leanne was so passionate about her horses and riding when we were in high school, my condolences to all of her family.
Red Rose with Hearts
Vicki Russell
R.I.P Leanne
Jane Georgeson
O no! Thats so sad. I knew Leeanne from school days. So sorry to hear..
Annette Haile
❤ (((RIP))) ❤
Lorraine Foster
RIP
Kenny Williams
Beautiful Photo we love our InjunXX
Hayley Skeats Taft
Aww Lee, you were such a beautiful soul and so lovely to work with. Will miss you smiling face?❤️❤️❤️❤️
Robyn Bromley
So sorry for your loss
Leeanne was great to work with at pact years ago
RIP ?
VW Yarrum
Rest in Peace Leanne (Sneddo), honour an a privilege to be one of your many friends, your smile and laughter everyone knew so well.❤️ Condolences to the family.
Lyn Whittle
Sad news to hear
Val McGowan
So sorry for your loss. Rip Leeanne ?
Ian Haussmann
Such a nice person RIP
Wendy Clark
I had the privilege of calling Leeanne a friend...she will be sadly missed by all her family and the friends that became family. My deepest sympathy to you all and I thank you Leeanne for the gift of friendship.
Breanne Butler
Rest in peace Leeanne ?️ you’ll be so dearly missed ?? ?️
Lynne Maree Davey-Douglas
RIP x
Clayton Fisher
Shocked really … so sad our friend RIP ??
David Hewison
Very sad to hear this. Leeanne was a cool chick. Ride High chick
Patrick N Belinda Blanchfield
Rip Leanne
very sad to hear this news
Pat Jock Allen
R I P my good friend and workmate Condolences to all family
Jill Thwaites
Rip Leeanne
Lynda Dishington
Thank you for sharing this sad news, my heart goes out to the family and friends of Leeanne ❤️
Mary Costello
Sincere Condolences RIP Lady Flyer ❤️
Robert Porter
Condolences to you and your family's kew Leeanne from school in Greymouth before i moved away in 1988 to Nelson
Jane Molloy
What when she died how cme?
Sheena Russell
??such a beautiful kind lady ❤️ forever a hero ❤️ rest easy Beautiful ❤️ Huge Love and Hugs to all of your family ❤️❤️
Sarah Blanchfield
Rest easy Leeanne ? ? Many good times, talks and laughs with you during our brewery bottling days. Ride free on all those bikes and horsies up there xox
Naomi Bromilow
RIL Leanne so sorry to hear this sad news….. love to all Leanne’s family and friends ❤️
Rebecca Leah Crook
Rest easy Lee xx
Tom Hartill
Condolences to the family.
Renee White
Lee you're now with your starman....twinkle Wonder kid ❤️ fly high beautiful angel....
Maria Butcher
Sad news rip?❤️❤️
Tarina Jenkins
RIP Leanne ❤️❤️
Lance Willie Williams
Condolences to the family.
Lance Harper
RIP Leanne. Enjoy that ride in the sky.
Kay Watson
God has Leanne in his keeping,you all have her in your hearts.
Now with your Mother (Lynda) for eternal peace. xxx
Karen Da Via
RIP Leanne ?
Heather Clark
Deepest sympathy Heather.slough
Michelle Macilquham
Face looks familiar.. did she live in ashmore Ave with Michael Douglas.. we lived there for 6 years ago.. lovely lady and neighbor ❤️
Kevin Karen Parkinson Bullen
Beautiful pic rest easy leeanne you will be missed xo
Janette Wallbutton
So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace with your beautiful mum Lynda Dando xxx
Murray Saunders
What a grouse picture..
Such Very sad news.
Lee “Sneddo” was a keeper when it came to friends.
Man what a hard case.
Youl be at peace now kiddo.
Every David Bowie song now…?
Jeanne McEwen
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Daphne Coombs
Sorry to hear Deepest Sympathy to all the family ❤️ Daphne Middleton
Rose Henham
Deepest sympathy to your family.R I p Leanne. ?
Sue Eade
What a beautiful photo of one of the most beautiful people I have ever known ??❤️
Julie Pickering
Very sad an amazing lady going to be missed by us all
Grant Richardson
R.I.P. Leanne.
Such a beautiful pic of a truly loyal friend. So brave, so talented, so intuitive, so honest, the list goes on… I loved riding with you Lee ? & then partying ? ? ? Missing you already M8! Ride free ?️ ? I’ll toast to you & bang out a few Bowie tunes in your honour ???️? Luv ya longtime LeeLee xxxx R.I.P You deserve to rest now ??
Gavin Menzies
So sad, saw her at the bike races in Greymouth in October and she was her usual optimistic, gorgeous self. Ride on beautiful lady ❤️
Split Lavery
RIP Leanne. You fought the fight and you could certainly ride a bike. So pleased I talked to you not long ago beautiful lady. ??
Theresa Edwards
Condolences to family and loved ones such a beautiful soul beautiful lady heart of gold ??very much loved?
Karen Perryman
RIP Leeanne a beautiful lady gone to soon happy memories of our working days
Jacqui Moreton
Condolences to all an awesome lady who had an amazing way with animals and people, a true Gem ?fly high Leeanne xx
Debbie Cogger Griffin
RIP sweet lady, riding off into the sunset sounds like her style
Steve Batey
Very sad news, i was a flat mate back in the Chapel street days, always good to catch up, but not often enough. RIP Leeanne.
Lisa Klempel
Rest in peace Leeanne I going to miss u and our talks on the the phone you were such kind person gone way to soon
Paul Cheryl Culling
RIP Leeanne, you were one hell of a horsewomen, ride high lovely lady.
Linda McGaw
Beautiful Lady, beautiful friend, I will forever miss our chats. From the day we met you were honest and grateful for special accommodation at The Grand ...riding in on your Harley. I knew I had found a dear friend. Rest in Peace.xxx
Kate Fairhall
My lovely friend and workmate. What a beautiful soul, taken too soon. Rest in perfect peace, Leeanne. Condolences to your family ?
Margaret Grant
So sorry to read your sad news ride high Leeanne?.
Melanie Langdon
A beautiful soul ❤️ fly high my friend ❤️
Debra Wilde
RIP Leeanne.
Always will remember our late teen years and the party's in Nelson.
Condolences to family and friends ?
Macka An Bonn
Awww leeanne great women right there rest easy lee xo much love too everyone that is hurting for leeanne ??? fly high gurl xx
Patrick N Belinda Blanchfield
so so sad to read this ?
a truly beautiful lady
with the biggest heart ?❤️
Denise Yelland
Leeanne, you left way too soon ?️. I'll always remember your kindness, laughter, and the adventures we shared over a vino or two ?. You had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, my friend ? #RIP #ForeverInOurHearts
Sue Leask
Sad to hear, Leanne was a bundle of love and energy when she worked for Pact in the early days.
My condolences to her family and friends.
Mahia Fisher
Such a sad loss ? beautiful lady RIP my friend ❤️
Karen Heney
Fond memories from both Greymouth and Nelson days. So sorry to hear.
s 4 edit GIF
Donna O'Malley
I worked with her at Honda New Zealand 1990-1992.
Joe Rosen
Sad times. R.I.P.
Rick Bichan
RIP beautiful lady you were definitely one of the kind ??
Heather Reid
so sad to hear Condolences to Dandoe families
Colin Skeats
Rest in peace Leeanne. Always enjoyed catching up with you. You will be missed.
Marge Ilton
Rest in peace love.It was great to no you over the years.
Jeff Jones
So sad to young , Leanne was a lovely person, condolences to her family
Phil Leach
So sad to read this RIP Leeanne ❤️
Rodney Collins
R.I.P My Beautiful friend
Kathy Crooks
So sad to hear a beautiful lady gone to soon ride high my friend xx
Gavin Skeats
So sorry to hear this. Condolences to all. She certainly loved life and her bikes. RIP.
Esta Richardson
Sorry to read this Debbie, thinking of all the family ♥️
Paddy Comber
???️
Debz Turner
Rest in Peace and Love Leeanne. ?
Mary Hopkins
Deepest sympathy to her family x
Margaret Mulloy
Sorry to hear condolences to all the family
Lyn Barlow
sorry to hear the sad news condolence to your family lynn ross
Raeleen Ware
Very sad to read this…taken too soon..RIP Leanne ??️
Mary Millar
At peace with her Mum. Rest easy
Lynne Menzies Rodrigue
RIP Leeanne Sending love to all the family ❤️❤️
Robert Webber
R I P Leanne, I remember you from NZMC plant, we had good times
Donna Vincent
GIF may contain rose, condolences, tear, tearful, apology, apologize, apologies, sad, sadness, loss and sorry for your loss
Kim Blanchfield
Oh so sad to hear this. Rip gud lady
Helen Coates
Sad to read this rip Leeanne
Margaret Wilde
So sad.rest in peace.
Hazel Ewen
Rest in peace Leeanne ?
Raylene Abbott
❤️❤️
Steve Scott
RIP Leeanne
Diane Healey
Taken way to soon RIP beautiful lady ❤️
Ngamora Wakefield
Very sad to hear this sad news ?❤️
Greg Butcher
Rest in peace Leanne so ? my thoughts are with Leeanes family, my thoughts are with Greg and Mark.
Regards Greg Butcher Auckland
Richard Atkinson
Rip leanne
Tania Tones Lawrence
Our beautiful, brave and strong friend ❤️
May be an image of horse
John White
Condolences to the Dandoe family. The best of Taylorville families. Sad to hear this news. John White
Darlene Henham
Rest in peace Leeanne ?
Condolence to your family x
Tracy Piner Mahon
Flying high up there, a beautiful lady!!!!! ?RIP
Julie Howe
❤️
Donna Mackett
Sad ? Leanne was so passionate about her horses and riding when we were in high school, my condolences to all of her family.
Red Rose with Hearts
Vicki Russell
R.I.P Leanne
Jane Georgeson
O no! Thats so sad. I knew Leeanne from school days. So sorry to hear..
Annette Haile
❤ (((RIP))) ❤
Lorraine Foster
RIP
Kenny Williams
Beautiful Photo we love our InjunXX
Hayley Skeats Taft
Aww Lee, you were such a beautiful soul and so lovely to work with. Will miss you smiling face?❤️❤️❤️❤️
Robyn Bromley
So sorry for your loss
Leeanne was great to work with at pact years ago
RIP ?
VW Yarrum
Rest in Peace Leanne (Sneddo), honour an a privilege to be one of your many friends, your smile and laughter everyone knew so well.❤️ Condolences to the family.
Lyn Whittle
Sad news to hear
Val McGowan
So sorry for your loss. Rip Leeanne ?
Ian Haussmann
Such a nice person RIP
Wendy Clark
I had the privilege of calling Leeanne a friend...she will be sadly missed by all her family and the friends that became family. My deepest sympathy to you all and I thank you Leeanne for the gift of friendship.
Breanne Butler
Rest in peace Leeanne ?️ you’ll be so dearly missed ?? ?️
Lynne Maree Davey-Douglas
RIP x
Clayton Fisher
Shocked really … so sad our friend RIP ??
David Hewison
Very sad to hear this. Leeanne was a cool chick. Ride High chick
Patrick N Belinda Blanchfield
Rip Leanne
very sad to hear this news
Pat Jock Allen
R I P my good friend and workmate Condolences to all family
Jill Thwaites
Rip Leeanne
Lynda Dishington
Thank you for sharing this sad news, my heart goes out to the family and friends of Leeanne ❤️
Mary Costello
Sincere Condolences RIP Lady Flyer ❤️
Robert Porter
Condolences to you and your family's kew Leeanne from school in Greymouth before i moved away in 1988 to Nelson
Jane Molloy
What when she died how cme?
Sheena Russell
??such a beautiful kind lady ❤️ forever a hero ❤️ rest easy Beautiful ❤️ Huge Love and Hugs to all of your family ❤️❤️
Sarah Blanchfield
Rest easy Leeanne ? ? Many good times, talks and laughs with you during our brewery bottling days. Ride free on all those bikes and horsies up there xox
Naomi Bromilow
RIL Leanne so sorry to hear this sad news….. love to all Leanne’s family and friends ❤️
Rebecca Leah Crook
Rest easy Lee xx
Tom Hartill
Condolences to the family.
Renee White
Lee you're now with your starman....twinkle Wonder kid ❤️ fly high beautiful angel....
Maria Butcher
Sad news rip?❤️❤️
Tarina Jenkins
RIP Leanne ❤️❤️
Lance Willie Williams
Condolences to the family.
Lance Harper
RIP Leanne. Enjoy that ride in the sky.
Kay Watson
God has Leanne in his keeping,you all have her in your hearts.
Now with your Mother (Lynda) for eternal peace. xxx
Karen Da Via
RIP Leanne ?
Heather Clark
Deepest sympathy Heather.slough
Michelle Macilquham
Face looks familiar.. did she live in ashmore Ave with Michael Douglas.. we lived there for 6 years ago.. lovely lady and neighbor ❤️
Kevin Karen Parkinson Bullen
Beautiful pic rest easy leeanne you will be missed xo
Janette Wallbutton
So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace with your beautiful mum Lynda Dando xxx
Murray Saunders
What a grouse picture..
Such Very sad news.
Lee “Sneddo” was a keeper when it came to friends.
Man what a hard case.
Youl be at peace now kiddo.
Every David Bowie song now…?
Jeanne McEwen
??
Daphne Coombs
Sorry to hear Deepest Sympathy to all the family ❤️ Daphne Middleton
Rose Henham
Deepest sympathy to your family.R I p Leanne. ?
Sue Eade
What a beautiful photo of one of the most beautiful people I have ever known ??❤️
Julie Pickering
Very sad an amazing lady going to be missed by us all
Grant Richardson
R.I.P. Leanne.
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