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Gaelene DORREEN

2026 · Auckland

Died 27 June 2026Posted 11 July 2026

DORREEN, Gaelene (Gae). Passed away suddenly on 27 June 2026, aged 79. Dearly loved mum of Kim and Eric, mother-in-law to Ian, and treasured Mamma to Jamii, Nikita, Shelby and Harley, and Step-sister 'Sis' to Annette and Richard Russell. Her love for animals and passion for crafting brought joy and surrounded her with friends. Gae will be acutely missed by family and friends.

A celebration of Gae's life will be held at Maunu Crematorium Chapel, 71 Cemetery Road, Maunu, Whangarei, on 14 July 2026 at 12.30 pm. All communications c/o Dorreen Family, PO Box 306, Dargaville 0340.

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Maunu Crematorium Chapel

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