On February 10, 2026, peacefully, at St Andrews Home and Hospital, with family by her side; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 64 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and the late John (Alice Springs, NT, AUS), Darrin and Shelley (Avon, Ohio, USA), and Lynley and Paul (Gore), loved Grandma of Jack, Ben, and Chynna; Noah, and Finn.
"At peace with her Lord"
Doreen's family would like to offer a huge thank you to the wonderful caring staff of Cedar's Unit at St Andrews Home and Hospital. - A service to celebrate Doreen's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2:00pm, on Tuesday, February 17, followed by private cremation. Messages to 18 Bouverie Street, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010 or on Doreen's page at below, where a livestream of the service may be viewed.
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We had the pleasure to meet Doreen 2 months ago at Cedars.She was a beautiful lady.Loved seeing her each time l visited.Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time❤️
We were very grateful for the neighbourly care Doreen showed towards our dad, Jim in Cedars. Our condolences to the Bain family at this sad time.