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Pauline PATCHELL

2026 · Wellington

Died 28 June 2026Posted 2 July 2026

Our mum of Wellington and previously of Mt Maunganui and Palmerston North passed away at Kenepuru Hospital peacefully on Sunday 28 June 2026, aged 93. Much loved wife of Rex (deceased), mother and mother-in-law of Lesley and Baz (Thornton), Bryre and Donella (Wellington), Gillian and Steve (Queensland), and Greg and Susan (Wellington). Grandmother to Jeremy, Mathew, Kieran, Meredyn, Pavel, Dmitri (deceased), Lyana, Brennan, Lachlan, Alice and Hamish. Great-Grandmother of five. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Malvina Major Retirement Village and Ward 5 Kenepuru Hospital. Private cremation.

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