Rosemary Ann Dorey

In loving memory of

Rosemary Ann Dorey

25 Jan 1934 - 9 Aug 2026

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 (née Campbell, formerly Dow)  -   Peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in her 93rd year.
Devoted wife of the late Charles Dorey, and the late Eric Dow.
Loved mum and best friend of her daughters Carolyn Douglas, Linda Dow and Susan Elbers. Loved mother-in-law of Chris, and Arnie.
Treasured Grandma of Andy and Michelle Dee, Johann, and Caillan Elbers, Great Grandma (GG) of Lincoln, and Harrison. Missed by her cat, Jack.
"Mum, we will never forget your love and kindness". 
A Service for Rosemary will be held in St John's Anglican Church, 373 Highgate, Dunedin, at 1pm on Saturday, August 15, followed by private cremation.
Messages to 7 Stephen Street, Halfway Bush, Dunedin 9010 or below.

Service details

The service was held on 15 Aug 2026.

Messages

Helen Hayes

I have only known Rosemary for about the last 12 years when I joined the Ladies Probus Group who used to meet at NEValley Bowling Club. It was a small and friendly group and Rosemary in particular who was on the committee was always welcoming. After the Probus Group closed we continued to meet monthly for lunch and Rosemary was one of those who carried on organising our ‘get together s’ What a treasure she was and I’m sure she will dearly missed in your family. Sending love 💕 Helen Hayes.

Noelene Evans

Dear family Your mother was a musical legend! I first knew Rosemary when I was a child at St Mary's Mornington (1950s) where your mother sang regularly in the choir. Then in the 1980s I met her again at St John's Roslyn where she was still singing! What a talent she had! Rosemary was a long-time member of St John's choir and as well as singing on Sundays she was part of all the parish musical productions. Rosemary was kind to all the younger ones in the cast and always so interested in the people around her. Thank you for your music, Rosemary. Love to all the family as you leave your mum and grandma in the care and love of her God who'll be surrounding her with joy and peace.