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Doreen KERINS

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 8 September 2026Posted 13 September 2026

KERINS, Doreen Mary, (nee Wakefield). Passed away peacefully in Hastings on the 8th of September 2026, aged 92 years. Much loved wife and companion of the late Peter, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Margot, Seán and George and Gerard and Katy. Much loved grandmother to Samuel and Kirsten, James, Timothy and Danika, Ethan, Georgia and Madison and great grandmother to young James. Thank you to the nurses and staff at Gracelands for their care, kindness and support.

A service for Doreen will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Heretaunga St East Hastings, 2pm on Tuesday the 15th of September.

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Sacred Heart Church

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