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Cathrine COOLAHAN Obituary
On 3 January 2025 Kate died peacefully at Kemp Home, Titahi Bay, aged 95. Well-known NZ artist and loved wife of the late Max. A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Gee & Hickton Guardian Chapel, 6 Norrie Street, Porirua, on Monday 20 January at 3.00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made either to the Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa.org.nz or to the Zonta NZ Charitable Trust at https://zonta.org.nz/your-support/d16-charitable-trust/. Kate was a charter member of the Zonta Club of Wellington. Special thanks to the staff at Kemp Home who have cared for Kate for the past ten years. To view the service or leave a tribute, please go to www.geeandhickton.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/
Memories and Condolences
for Cathrine COOLAHAN
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Salli Rowe
January 27, 2025
At the Wellington Polytechnic School of Design in the late 1960's, Kate was a well-loved and inspired teacher for many of us. She later became an engaging and highly sought-after friend.
Always a great conversationalist with her wide-ranging knowledge, interests and experiences, Kate also often challenged our opinions on various concepts. This made for stimulating debate!
Kate's teaching came a full circle 30 years on when some of our children enjoyed and benefited from her classes at the School of Design in the 1990's. My son Julian was one of them.
Go well, Kate
Rachel Underwood
January 18, 2025
Kate was a long and loyal member of the Friends of the Turnbull Library, a frequent attender at our public speaking events and at 95, still making the trip into Wellington in late 2024. Always cheerful and positive.
Joy French
January 11, 2025
Kate was a huge inspiration to so many, a teacher, artist, tramper and friend. Great memories of Orongorongo days, she made the world a better place.
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