Beautiful service for a lady who lived life to the fullest. Will always remember her fast wit and her wicked sense of humour just don’t be late on Christmas Day.

To Angela, Karen, Martin and families. My condolences for your loss. The rock of an amazing couple. Don

Very happy memories going back many years with St.Mary's Young Wives and then Fellowship Group. A great sense of humour with a zest for life. She will be sorely missed. Sincere sympathy to Doreen's family - From St. Mary's Fellowship Group.

Dear Angela Karen and Martin. I am thinking a lot of your mum. She and I go back a long way. Also with my mum and dad. We visited each other a lot in our young days of growing up. She was a lot of fun. And John too. Much love to you all Margaret and Jock

Dear Ange, Jeff and family. So very very sorry I couldn't make it today to say farewell to a much loved woman. I only met Doreen a few times but what a character she was, loved her humor and sass for life. I am sure she will be sadly missed but always remembered with much love for all those peoples lives she touched. Xx

So sorry I couldn't be there today, but my thoughts were with you. I always remember Doreen's bubbly personality in the neighborhood and our connection through the girls. May she finally rest in peace.

A lovely tribute to a lovely women. Hope you’re marching on in heaven, winning on the pokies and calling everyone a dickhead. Will miss you dearly. Love you very much nanny

Dear Angela, Karen and Martin. My thoughts and heart are with you today. I have just watched the funeral with Bronwyn and Don. It was lovely. Love you Ngaire

That’s was a wonderful send off to a wonderful women. Love you nanny. Hope you marching, winning on the pokies and calling everyone a dickhead up there. Miss you Nanna love Ash and Jonty

There was never a dull moment around you Nanny, I will forever cherish my time with you and will continue your cheeky ways as you showed me here in aus. Love you forever Nanny

Angela & Jeff, Karen, Martin & family. Thinking of you all today in your farewell of a special lady who I have very fond memories of. Unfortunately I cannot attend today but would love to catch up at some stage. Much love Paul.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.You will all have such wonderful memories of fun times. A very special lady. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. So sorry we cannot make Doreen’s final farewell, we will be there in our hearts and will watch online. Sending love to you all.

Karen Angela Martin and Family our deepest sympathies our thoughts and love are with you all Sending Love x

Dear Karen and family I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Liane Anderson

Dear Angela, Karen, Martin and family, Doreen was a live wire, fun to be around and always interested in others. And yes, she had the gift of the gab, which made her great company. There's always been a special bond between your family and ours, through our parents and yours. Sending you much love, Virginia

Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your Mum. Doreen always had time for a quick chat whenever we ran into each other outside the supermarket or wherever the fundraising stall was set up. Sorry we're unable to join you for her service, thinking of you in your time of sorrow. In time all the wonderful memories will bring pleasure to you. Take care.

Thinking of you all. So pleased I went to visit in September and left with the memory of her beautiful smile as she waved goodbye. Cherished childhood memories as we grew up and so happy we have stayed connected all these years. Much love for a lovely lady❤️

It has been an honour to care for Doreen at Summerset. And a pleasure to meet her family. Will miss you all. Marie.

Some people make a difference just by being who they are, their inner light shines bright and touches lives both near and far, And even when they're gone, they still forever play a part in the smiles,the priceless moments, that are treasured in the heart. Loved visiting Budleigh Street, and thankful to Angela and Karen for bringing Aunty Doreen to visit in May 2019, it was a wonderful and special time. Angela, Karen and Martin your Mum was blessed to have such awesome, caring children, and right to the end. Rest in Peace. With Love

To Ange, Jeff and family, Please know that we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. We know how loved and adored your beautiful Mum was Ange and how much she meant to you all. Please know that we are sending loads of love to you each day.

New Plymouth Pakeke Lions Club send sincere sympathy to Doreen's family. Until recently Doreen was a member of Pakeke Lions Club. She was always happy giving her time and support to club activities and projects. Doreen is remembered for the caring friendship she freely offered to everyone.

a special message for Brent. Doreen was such a wonderful support for you after Margaret died and I want to send a seperate tribute to you and know you will miss her .

What a sad day for you all. Very special memories of days when we Olivers, Frasers and Sutherlands played canaster , special condolence to my Godson Martin. I am sorry I cant attend the funeral but will have you all in my heart at that time. Love Jean

Angela, Karen and family, condolences to you and your families, your mum was a lovely lady, I always remember her dropping Angela and I off at rolling skating when we were kids, keep your heads up. Billy & Yvette Preston

I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember my stay in New Zealand with joy due to Nana’s great care and hospitality. Thinking of full family in this difficult time. Lots of love. Paola and family

A wonderful caring lady with a wicked sense of humour and a great story teller; there was much laughter and fun in the 9 years Doreen was in our team. Rest in Peace. With Deepest Sympathy to your Family

Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy to Doreen's Family. Memories last forever. Fly free dear lady. Helen Drummond

Memories I have will never be forgotten, and yours created a lasting impression. Everyone became a better person for knowing such a wonderful lady like you!

Dearest Angela, Jeff, Karen and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. What a fabulous life your mum lived and even though not seen mum for many years, I do remember her laugh and zest for life. My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. Mum now has joined dad and they are together once again, Maree x❤

Angela, Karen, Martin and family, it’s with a sad heart to say goodbye to Doreen but our memories of her while we grew up will stay with us forever. Such a beautiful happy spirit who enjoyed life. Fly high you free spirit. Love from the Doran Clan

Doreen you were the light that shone bright in my darkest time and a beautiful light that will shine on for ever in our hearts rest in peace my beautiful friend. Deepest sympathy from my family to yours.

Angela, Karen, Martin and families I am so very sad for your loss. A wonderful lady who loved you all so very much and her grandies. Not only did she enjoy your lives but also those of your friends, always interested in what we were up to. She will be missed. Now at peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to Angela and Karen and your extended families. X

Sad to read of Doreen's passing, I have great memories of YMCA days; we being neighbors of Denis & Jean Oliver and more recently with Doreen's involvement as a very keen and active Lion who made a great contribution. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy from myself and Mum (Joyce)

Deepest Sympathy to all the family.