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Dorothy McKEOWN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 24 July 2026Posted 1 August 2026

Peacefully, with family, and in the care of Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, on July 24, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynda and Bob Howells (USA), Peter (USA), Karen (Australia), Kevin and Anna (Ruapuna), loved Oma and great-Oma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Messages to the McKeown family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to all the staff at Rosebank for the many years of care and compassion given to Dorothy.

A service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday August 3, commencing at 1.30pm, and thereafter a private cremation. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz, "funeral notices" and click on Dorothy's link.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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