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Dame MILNE

2026 · Auckland

Died 8 July 2026Posted 11 July 2026

MILNE, Dame Deirdre Glenna (née Boyes). Died peacefully on July 8, 2026 at Selwyn Village, Point Chevalier, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Don for 66 years, much loved and loving mother of sons and partners Duncan and Rachel, Andrew and Michele, Gavin and Shelley and devoted grandmother to Gabriel, Rupert, Jayne, Tui, James, and Charlie.

A service to celebrate Deirdre's life will be held in the village chapel on Tuesday, July 14, at 10:00 am. For further details, including livestream, contact: Aroha Funerals 0800 276 420

Arranged by Aroha Funerals

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