Hundreds of readers have left their condolences after Annette, who went missing in Watford, was found dead.
Police originally said they were “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of Annette, 54, who left her home in town in the morning of Tuesday (November 16).
Her body was then sadly discovered at the Grand Union Canal, Watford, at around 11.30pm on Wednesday (November 17).
Police said the death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Following the report, over 200 people left their messages of support to the family and friends of Annette on our Facebook post alone, with many other messages sent in through the Watford Observer’s book of condolence.
Community answers
Book of Condolence
"If you would like to you can leave your tributes to Annette and best wishes to her family here."
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereAbsolutely heartbroken for you all. You are in our thoughts at this very sad time. Sending you much love xxxx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereAnnette, ich bin so unendlich traurig, dass Du nicht mehr bei uns bist! Ich bin aber auch unendlich glücklich und stolz, eine so gute Freundin über 33 Jahre an meiner Seite gehabt zu haben. Du bist für immer in meinem Herzen! Für IMMER!!!! Ich liebe Dich sehr! Martin und die Jungs drücke ich fest an mein Herz! Dein Heinzi
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMein herzlichstes Beileid and most sincere condolences to you all. I was so sorry to hear these news.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMay you be at peace now Annette. Sending love and hugs to all the family. May Annette continue to shine bright within your lives god bless xx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereHeartfelt condolences, my heart sank, I cannot imagine what the family is going through, praying for all of you, God's peace be upon you
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSo sorry for your pain - sleep in peace Annette! ❤️
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMy your great memories give you strength at this difficult time
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSo sorry for your loss x
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereTo Jack and all your family, words cannot describe how you must be feeling. Your mum was an incredibly warm compassionate person, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you try to be strong.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereHeartbreaking 💔 😢 news. R. I. P. Annette your now now an angel looking down on us all. Condolences to family and friends
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Annette. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereThinking of you and your family at this sad time. Much love to you all xx
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Leave your tributes and best wishes hereGod bless you and your memory forever more xx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereThoughts and prayers are with all of Annnettes family at this sad time. Rest in peace Annette
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereR I P Annette my thought are with the family and friends such sad news 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSo sorry for your loss. Xx
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Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSorry to hear your very sad news. Thinking of you
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSo very sad to hear the news. Sending my deepest condolences.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSharing your grief, prayed hard for a different outcome but it was not to be, rest in peace Annette - a wonderful person, friend, wife, mother.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereGod Bless Annette and her family and friends 🙏 I’m sure we were all hoping for Annette to of been found safe and well. Deepest condolences x
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereA tragic loss for the family, relatives and friends. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMy deepest condolences to you all at this awful time, my heart goes out to you all xxx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereThinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Annette xx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereI’m so sorry for your loss , emotional issues are so cruel .
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSo sorry r.i.p ❤️
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereI am so sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time xx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMay Annette RIP. I am very sorry to hear that Annette passed away.
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereSending all our love and thoughts at this very sad time. I cannot begin to imagine what you all as a family are going through right now. Rest in eternal peace Xxx
Leave your tributes and best wishes hereMy deepest condolences to Annette's family and friends at this saddest of times
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