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Pauline Margaret CBE DCNZM O'REGAN RSM

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Pauline O'REGAN Obituary

O'REGAN, Pauline Margaret (Sister). RSM, CBE, DCNZM. On Thursday 2 May 2019 at Christchurch surrounded by her loving Mercy Community and family. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 75th year of her Religious Profession. Special thanks to her community members, Sisters Helen Goggin and Marie McCrea. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary O'Regan and loved sister and sister-in-law of Barry and Cassie, Pat and Rita, and Mary and Len Harvey (all deceased). Dearly loved Aunty of John and Margaret O'Regan, Mary O'Regan and Alistair Barnett, Paul O'Regan and Mary Varnham, Mark O'Regan and Nicky Saker (all of Wellington); Peter O'Regan and Mary Jane Vaughan (London); Terry O'Regan, Josie and the late Gary Fagan, Trish O'Regan and Peter Teen, Carmel and the late Norman Kelly, Mary Fittock and Keith Bill, Vince and JoAnne O'Regan (all of the West Coast); and all her great- nieces and nephews and her little great-greats. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro- Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch on Tuesday 7 May at 11am, followed by interment in the Waimairi Cemetery, Grahams Road. A Vigil will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, 118 Lonsdale Street, New Brighton on Monday 6 May at 7pm. Kia okioki ia i runga i te rangimare. May Sr Pauline rest in peace.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 4, 2019.

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MISS Oregan from Aranui High 1973 3ON ..She was lovely teacher and such an inspirational person ...never judged any one and had a heart of gold ...was sadden to read of her passing ...

Anne Taylor

June 1, 2019

When I phoned you simply opened your "Dawn' portal and remembered everything we had ever talked about.I could not have carried out my work with N'Tawhaki without you at my shoulder. I am so grateful to you for shaping my life. Take your rest.

Dawn Danby (nee Blyth)

May 24, 2019

In loving memory of Sister Pauline who showed me another way of living . A truly inspirational teacher.
Colleen Barry née McGuiness Sydney

May 15, 2019

Pauline will be dearly and lovingly remembered for her great sense of fun and her commitment to social justice. Our thoughts and prayers to sisters Helen and Marie who, we know, will miss her dearly. Fondly remembered with love from Bernadette and Dara and the O'Hagan clan, Lurgan, Co Armagh, Ireland.

Dara O'Hagan

May 15, 2019

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace

Maryanne Macintosh nee Roche

May 10, 2019

Dear Pauline, You were like a second mother to me. I will miss you dearly. I am shedding bitter tears that I was not in touch over the last five months waiting for my voice to return. I have often thanked you sincerely for my truly splendid education at Villa Maria in the 40s and 50s. You were an inspiration to all of us and sincerely loved. Janet Nyhan-Lynch, 5/92 Stanhill Drive, Chevron Island, Queensland, 4217.

Janet Nyhan-Lynch

May 9, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gloria and Warren Firth

May 7, 2019

Deepest sympathy to your sister community. REST IN PEACE. At home with the Lord. Thank you for the significant impact you made on my life. Denise Love (nee Bearman) Brisbane Australia.

May 6, 2019

Dear Pauline. A much loved and admired neighbour while in Palmers Road.Rest in peace Pauline, you will be missed by many.

Richard Howe

May 6, 2019

Dear SisterPauline first met her in 1950 when boarding at villa maria so pleased visited her in February when over from Brisbane rest in peace dear friend of 60 years Ann Gason nee Scully

May 6, 2019

Rest in Peace Sister Pauline

Brian and Carol Crowley

May 6, 2019

Rest in Peace Sister Pauline. I can not remember my life without you in it, you are a very special person and will always be in the most important memories of my life. Love you, you will be one of God special angels!!

Trish O'Brien

May 6, 2019

I don't remember a world without her! What an amazing woman! Thank you for all the love and warmth that you gave me throughout the years.

Christina Campbell

May 5, 2019

Thank you Pauline for bringing me back to God With your mate Sister Colleen McBride. Love you and Thank you. Mary McGrath

May 5, 2019

I was just a kid from Aranui, but Sister Pauline always made me feel like I mattered. She had a gift for recognising potential, and the patience to let you achieve it in your own time. A woman of immense compassion and humility. I will miss you.

Radha Hendrikx

May 4, 2019

Such memories of an excellent teacher and wonderful mentor.A lifelong influence.
Margaret Wilson (née McErlain)

May 4, 2019

With loving memories of a special year 1956 as a senior boarding at Villa Maria and the loving influence of this very special woman.

Denise O'Connell

May 4, 2019

It was a privilege to be taught by this wonderful and inspirational teacher.

Kathy Goodman (Duncum)

May 4, 2019

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