Passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, loved and cherished mum and mother in-law of Jim (deceased), Malcolm & Marilyn, Ronnie (deceased) & Adrienne, and Linda, loved nana of Barry & Sally, Julie & Ben Voice; Phillip & Jen, Kent & Kylie; Kelly & Edwina, Brydee & Blair Moore, and Glen & Jess, treasured and loved great nana of all her 16 great grandchildren, and beautiful friend of many. In Doreen’s memory, donations to the West Coast Cancer Society can be made at the service or posted to PO Box 81 Greymouth 7840. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at the All Saint’s Church, corner of Stafford and Bealey Street Hokitika, on Saturday July 29th, commencing at 11.00am. Following the service Doreen will be laid to rest with her late husband Maurice, where you are invited to bring a single floral tribute for the committal at the Hokitika cemetery.
To Malc & Marilyn. Im so sorry for your loss. One of Dad,s favs was Doreen. Such a beautiful lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her..
i’m very sorry for your loss Malc,she was a very nice lady,you would have been proud of her.
john fleming
To Doreen’s family. Doreen was a lady who gave joy to lots of people she met and touched in her special life. We were privileged to have known her and always felt her kindness when in her company.
Raewyn and Ross Taylor and also Shirley Hall.
Our very deepest sympathy to all the Paterson family on the death of Doreen, she was a lovely lady, always friendly and taught me lots during my time in the Kokatahi/Kowhitirangi Garden Club. Rest in Peace.
Doreen will be well remembered by our family for being Mums best friend and supporter during her time in Hokitika. Doreen and Eleanor shared many adventures as they aged ” disgracefully ” . ELeanor , now aged 96 , is unable to travel ands sends her condolences on the wings of friendship.
Regards,
Diane and Eleanor
Our deepest sympathy to the Patterson family Doreen was a lovely lady and beautiful friend to my late Aunty Mina Jones
hi there , just a question . Was the Mina Jones you mention by any chance a teacher?
What sad news. One of Hokitikas eloquent lady’s. Our sympathy to the extended Paterson family.
Duncan & Cherryl Hamilton
Doreen was such a beautiful, gentle lady and always such a delight to chat with. She has touched the life of so many and will be remembered fondly.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. A lovely lady.
So very sorry to all the Paterson family she was a beautiful elegant lady and much loved by all who knew her.
A true lady we have lost. Doreen was like a grandmother to us kids as well Barry and Julie.. Great memories of sitting in the sun in the porch at Hoffman Street house… She has been a friend to many. Doreen. RIP. All our love to Paterson family.
Sheri and Philip and boys
Thoughts are with the Paterson Family. Doreen was a real Hokitika identity and a lovely lady . Fond memories will be treasured by many. Heartfelt sympathy to you all. BIdge and Colin Jefferies.
Thinking of you all. A special lady and best friend and neighbour to Nana Rene. RIP ❤
Our deepest sympathy to Doreen’s family – our thoughts are with you all. Fond memories of a beautiful kind hearted lady will be treasured by so many.
A special Lady who will be sadly missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Gone but always fondly remembered.
Hokitika has lost a rare treasure. Such a lovely lady with a big heart. She will be missed greatly and remembered fondly by so many. Condolences to the family.
Thinking of the Paterson family and extending our sympathy. We have many fond memories of Doreen. May she rest in peace
Deepest sincere sympathy to the Paterson family at this very sad time. Such a lovely lady. Hokitika will certainly miss this special lady.
Doreen was such a lovely lady. Deepest sympathy to all the family, thinking of you at this sad time.
Loving thoughts are with you all at this sad time. A lovely lady now at peace.
Thinking of you all at this sad time… Doreen was one of the most elegant ladies I’ve ever known and such a heart of gold, she made everyone feel special and loved. Like Diana a true queen of our hearts. Will treasure the memories I have of her ❤️
Doreen will be missed. Such a wonderful lady ?
Thinking of Malc Marilyn and all the Peterson’s in the loss of Doreen. Such a Hokitika treasure who will be missed by so many. A gracious lady gone to heaven. RIP Doreen. Loved by so many .Special thoughts
Brian and Chetyl Hutchison
To the Paterson family a lovely lady that we have great memories of all my thoughts are with you
Deepest sympathy to all the Patersons. Such a lovely lady who was a ray of sunshine wherever she went. I have such lovely memories of Doreen. My thoughts are with you all.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all Doreen’s family. Hokitika has lost one of its true style icon’s! A truly precious and beautiful lady inside and out! I will miss our chats and giggles. Forever in our hearts ❤
So saddened to lose such a dear friend. Will never forget the day we moved to Kowhitirangi 1972 and Doreen was the first person to arrive and welcome us with a chocolate cake and a dozen eggs. My condolences to the Paterson family ❤️
To the family of Doreen,
Deepest sympathies to you all for your loss of such an beautiful and kind lady.
I always loved her coming in and having her hair done she was just a delight.
She will be missed by all but memories are so amazing.
Dear Malc, Marilyn, Adrienne and families so very sad to hear of Doreen’s passing. Such a Beautiful lady in all respects . She will be sadly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to to Malcolm, Marilyn and all the Paterson family. A lovely lady who will be missed by all. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Henry and Kerry Adams
A beautiful lady inside and out. We loved you so much Doreen .You will be missed dearly by all who knew you . A very special friend to mum, Gwen Hutchison She loved your meetings each Sunday for a cuppa tea (in the china cups) and beautiful baking . Mum is very saddened by your loss but knows you are now at peace. Mum unable to travel for Doreens farewell but we all send our very Deepest Sympathy to the Paterson family . Gwen Hutchison and Bernadette and Steve Hannah.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Doreen’s families. A truly beautiful lady with such love and care for others. Doreen will be sadly missed. With fond memories Jan, Bruce, Catherine and Wayne x
Condolenses to the Paterson family – Doreen was a lovely lady and always so beautifully presented. Her presence will be missed by many Jolene and family
A treasured lady and a true identity who will be sadly missed by so many people . A lovely lady and a friend to my late parents. Condolences and sympathy to the Paterson Family. R.I.P Doreen.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, sorry we can’t be with you on Saturday.
Sincere sympathy
Russell and Kay
MY CONDOLENSES TO THE PATERSONS FAMILY,WHAT A TRUE LADY SHE WAS ,LOOKED AFTER ME LIKE A SON WHEN I VISTED THE FARM WHILE STAYING WITH JIM. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THE WHO CAME IN CONTACT WITH.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MINED.
LOVE JOHN &MAREE FLEMING
Condolences to Marilyn, Malc and the Paterson families. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time. A lovely lady.
So very sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to Marilyn, Malc and family. She was a true lady and will be sadly missed. R.I.P Doreen
Very sad to hear of Doreen’s passing. Such a lovely lady. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
With our sincere condolences on your loss of Doreen. Such a beautiful and elegant lady.
Our thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.Sorry we are unable to attend on Saturday A lovely lady sadly
missed by us all.
Sincere Sympathy
My thoughts are with the family of a truely beautilful lady xxx
Dear Malc and Marilyn, and all Doreen’s family. Doreen was such a lovely
lady, so kind and welcoming to everyone who knew her. We will miss her
very much. Our thoughts are with you all in your sad loss.
My deepest condolences to the Smith and Paterson families. Doreen was a real lovely lady and will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with all the family at this very sad time, a lovely lady
Dear Malc, Marilyn & the Paterson families, a loss of a loved one is always difficult.
We are thinking of you all as you celebrate Doreen’s remarkable life.
She was a very fun loving and well loved lady – my childhood memories of her flow ❤️
Doreen’s light will always shine brightly.
Marg & Bruce Lee xx
Very sorry to hear about Doreen – she was a lovely lady and I will always be able to hear her voice when she said my name. Condolences to all the family especially Barry and Julie and Linda.
Cheers
Tony Hutchison
A beautiful lady now at rest! She will be very missed by all her friends and family. Deepest sympathy to all her family and friends. Sorry I couldn’t be at your funeral Doreen we are presently in the UK
A beautiful lady now at rest! She will be very missed by all her friends and family. Deepest sympathy to all her family and friends. Sorry I couldn’t be at your funeral Doreen we are presently in the UK
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