Doreen LUMSDEN Obituary

Dear Frank, Faye and family, such sad news about Doreen. She and Frank were wonderfully kind and helpful neighbours for many years, full of helpful advice for this neophyte gardener and always willing to lend a hand. Their back door was always open for a chat, cuppa and a piece of Doreen´s baking.

When they left Matangi Doreen gave me a stick and told me to "Just stick it in the ground. It will grow". I did as I was told (who wouldn´t when it was Doreen giving the instructions!) and the subsequent Compassion climbing rose thrives in the garden and the flowers fill my home with beauty and perfume. What a lovely way to remember a lovely, lovely lady. Love and hugs to Frank and to you all. Pam

My thoughts are with the family,Doreen was in my thoughts every year when her pretty pink miniature Dahlias flowered in my garden.

Frank, Faye and family, thinking of you all during this sad time. Memories will keep your mum forever close.

My thoughts are with you Frank and all the family in the sad passing of Doreen. I have many fond memories over the past 70 years of good times together.

Condolences to the family on Doreen's passing.She was the most wonderful dental nurse we were blessed to have at Matangi School.RIP Mrs Lumsden.x

To Faye condolences to you and your dad.fond memories of doing Doreens hair at tamahere carol

My deep condolences to you and all the family on the loss of cousin Doreen. My daughters Vanessa and Beatrix also convey condolences. Loved her smile and adventure, and she was always on the level.
Love and regards, Leon Narbey

Faye, Ken and all family, we are so sad to read this news, your darling Mum has had a wonderful life with precious loved ones supporting her all the way, we have some wonderful memories from the local shop but our Mum and Dad have more so they can have a catch up one day soon, we are all thinking of you, Lee, Chris, Maggie and Denise (Crookston)