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Laraine DOWER Obituary

DOWER, Laraine Ellen. On Wednesday 12 September 2018, peacefully at Mercy Hospice, aged 66, after a long battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife of Paul and loving mother of Jamie, Jonathan and Gene. Grammie to Miko. Mother-in-law of Mel and Ilona. Daughter of Tom Beale. A celebration of Laraine's life will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 18 September at Tamaki Yacht Club, 30 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Hospice would be appreciated. State of Grace East 09 527 0366
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2018.

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September 11, 2019

One year ago you left us Laraine at peace from all your pain. I have missed our calls and your gorgeous smile. Even though you have gone you are forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts. Love and miss you Di xxx

December 2, 2018

Happy Birthday my dearest friend. Wish I could share this day with you today. Missing you heaps. Love Di xxx

Peter Dower

September 24, 2018

Our Sister-in-Law, Laraine,was a vibrant,caring and loving Daughter, Wife, Mother and Grandma who will be forever missed but never forgotten.The World is a poorer place without her. Our thoughts are with Paul and his Family. Peter and Frances Dower.
" In the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." By Abraham Lincoln.

September 23, 2018

Love you darling so much.You went through so so much and in the end you left me. So unfair. My life is empty and I am lost. I hope I see you again. Love Paul xx

Jude Mitchell

September 22, 2018

It's very difficult for me to believe I am standing here talking about Laraine. I met Laraine when I was 19 so we have known each other for 47 years!

I feel totally devastated that Laraine has left us all - as everyone who is here today knows that Laraine was an incredibly thoughtful, loving and beautiful woman.

I had such amazing times with Laraine over our years of knowing each other with our friendship never waining - we were always there for one another through thick and thin!

Laraine always seemed the stronger one - always giving me such wise advice and love.

She loved all her boys - always telling each one that they were her favourite! Laraine was a home maker and in particular her Waiheke home - filling it full of love and devotion with her and Paul working endlessly in their beautiful garden - they were totally devoted to making Waiheke a special haven. The Kauri trees that both Laraine & Paul planted for Jamie, Jonathan, Gene and Miko - she felt very happy that they were growing with such vigour. Laraine did many years ago mention that she wanted to make a beautiful cabin at the bottom of the garden to rent out - she was always dreaming of making it more beautiful.

Gerard and I would go over to Waiheke often and Laraine would aways make the most stunning dinners - always following a recipe to perfection - and she always giggled at me as I would just throw any measurement in to the blend and hope it would turn out ok!

Today Laraine I feel so very sad that you have left us - you deserve to still be here in the vibrant manner you always were. I will miss you incredibly but I do know that we will meet again.

All my love

Jude

Louise Nelson

September 22, 2018

I'm so sorry Tom for your loss. And to Laraine's family and friends.
I'll always remember her thinking how come she's got cool long blond hair. She was so beautiful through the eyes of a young girl growing up next door. She inspired me.
Sending my Buddhist chant for her eternal health and happiness
Man Myoho Renge Kyo

Mark Nelson

September 19, 2018

The little darling Laraine next door... I will always love you and will see you in Heaven. Mark Nelson

September 18, 2018

All my condolences to you Paul and your wonderful family.
I am thinking of you all. Love to all of you
Kath French

Dianne Voyce

September 18, 2018

To my dear Laraine
I will treasure all the memories I hold of our friendship from tiny tots to this day. Loved the laughter and will miss your beautiful smile. Our love goes out to you Paul, Jamie, Jonathan and Gene. Love Dianne and Alan xxx

Robyn Hall

September 17, 2018

Dear Laraine
We had such fun and you were such a bright light. My love and condolences to Paul and her loved boys, their partners and her very dear Miko.

Andrea Forbes

September 17, 2018

Dearest Laraine,
You did so many things for us, your heart was kind and true, and when we needed someone, we could always count on you.
The special years will not return, when we were all together, but with the love in our hearts, you will walk with us forever.

So many great times and laughs with the SST family.

Our sincere condolences to you Paul, Jamie, Jonathan and Gene and your extended families at this time.

Much love to you all,
Bryan, Andrea, Travis and Ashleigh Forbes xxxx

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