Dorothy Lillian Hutchinson
4 April 1940 – 22 May 2026
Dorothy Lillian Hutchinson
4 April 1940 – 22 May 2026
HUTCHINSON, Dorothy Lilian of Paraparaumu
passed away suddenly with a broken heart on Friday 22nd May 2026 at Seven Oaks Retirement Village, Paraparaumu.
Dearly loved wife of John Hutchinson (passed 14/10/1991) and Gordon Blackwood (passed 20/05/2026).
Cherished Mum and Mother-in-law to Don Hutchinson & Liz Chandler, David and James Hutchinson.
Special loved Sister and Sister-in-law to Faye (late) & Trevor Hayston (late), Mary & Ken Taylor, John & Chita (late) Cotton.
Adored Nana to Nathan & Regan Hutchinson, Dylan & Lucas Hutchinson, Olive (the daughter she never had), Rhys, Emilie & Lewis Chandler.
Aunty D to Nicola Jackman, Phillip Hayston, Andy, Martyn & Ash Taylor and all their partners.
Special mention being a second Mum and Nana to Gordon Blackwood’s family. Our condolences also go out to Gordon’s family as he passed two days before Dorothy, so their love is now reunited.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Seven Oaks Retirement Village, Paraparaumu for all the care and support afforded to Dorothy for the past year.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at https://www.wfa.org.nz/donate
A gathering of family, close friends and staff of Seven Oaks Retirement Village will celebrate Dorothy’s life at Harbour City Funeral Home, 300 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu at 11.00 am on Thursday 28th May 2026.
Messages and tributes can be shared on this page. Cards can be posted c/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu, 5254.
Notice by Harbour City Funeral Home
Funeral service held at Harbour City Funeral Home, Kapiti
Tributes
Today we say goodbye to the most gorgeous woman, dearest Dorothy. Dorothy was one of those rare people who made the world feel softer, warmer and kinder just by being in it. She was always so caring, so thoughtful and so wonderfully upbeat. No matter what was happening, she had a way of making people feel welcomed, loved and genuinely seen. I will always be so grateful for the kindness she showed me. She welcomed me with open arms and always made me feel part of the family. She asked after me, cared about me, and had such a beautiful way of making every conversation feel special. Dorothy was a truly beautiful soul ... compassionate, gentle, loving and full of grace. Her warmth will be missed more than words can say, but the love she gave so freely will stay with me always. Rest peacefully, darling Dorothy. I will miss you so much. Adam
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Funeral service held at Harbour City Funeral Home, Kapiti
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