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Doreen JEFFREY Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 10 July 2025, at Radius Peppertree, aged 93 years. Loved wife and best friend of the late Keith. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Jeff (Hervey Bay, Australia), Marilyn and Robert. Loved Nan of Grant and Rachel, David (deceased); James and Angela, Michael and Stacey, Cameron and Brooke, Daniel and Kiriwai, Philip and Kiri, and Clayton and Kerry; her 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice at arohanuihospice.org.nz are preferred. Messages to the Jeffrey Family can be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals or sent to c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. At Doreen's request, a private service has been held.


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Published by Manawatu Standard on Jul. 15, 2025.

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Paul Donaldson

July 17, 2025

Remember great times at Foxton Beach

Margaret Lockwood

July 17, 2025

Special memories of Genersl Food days and social events shared with Doreen. Keith Garry and myself. Doreen was a genuine lady with a beautiful personality. Sending love treasure your memories Margaret Lockwood

Beth Greer

July 16, 2025

RIP Doreen after a long battle. Sending love to Marilyn and family.

Trevor and Ngaire Burridge

July 15, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. At Rest.

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