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Doreen LAURENT

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 4 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

LAURENT, Doreen Frances (Dawn). Born 27 May 1926, slipped away peacefully on 4 July 2026 at Elmwood House, Napier, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Jeff. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Eve and Steve Glasspole, Glennis and Peter Brown, Joffre Wayne (deceased), Cheryl and Maurie Keeling, Keith and Patricia Laurent, Peter (deceased) and Gael Laurent, John Laurent, Louise Laurent, and Deborah Laurent. A loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Many thanks to the incredible staff at Elmwood House who loved and cared for Dawn. As per Dawn's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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