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467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545
Christchurch, Canterbury
PAE, Dr Doreen Galloway:
Passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, aged 75 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kirsty and Steven McGregor, and Andrew and Te Awhina O'Hara; beloved grandmother of Emera, Jamie, Ahrlyn, Caitlin, and Isla. The family would like to thank the staff at Chatswood Retirement Home for the care shown to Doreen. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Doreen Pae, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. A Service in celebration of Doreen's life will be held in St Andrew's College Centennial Chapel, 347 Papanui Road (entrance off Normans Road), Strowan, on Saturday, August 24, at 11.00am.
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Sincere Condolances to all the family.
Peter Yearbury
August 23, 2019
Dr Pae, became my GP when I was 15 and pregnant. She was pregnant herself when I gave birth in September 1976, but knowing how scared I was and without support, she came to Essex hospital to deliver my baby, who was placed up for adoption, as was the norm then.
She help me through an extremely tough time and although it was frowned upon she gave me time to hold my son and stayed with me for an hour or more while I filled my minds eye with my baby, we counted fingers and toes and she cared.
I met up with her some years ago and felt proud to tell her I was now a CEO because it mattered to me that she knew she had a part in that.
My son and I have been in close contact for some years now, but I will always remember and have a special place in my heart for a doctor/woman, who showed me compassion and care when unwed mothers were frowned upon and hidden away.
Sue Stephens( nee Lally)
August 21, 2019
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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053