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Dorothy THWAITE Obituary

Peacefully on 7 December 2024. Much loved wife of Stephen, adored mother of Susanna and Michael (Lower Hutt), Simon and Luisa (London) and Emma and Will (Wellington) and doting grandmother of 12. Loved big sister of Barbara (Pukekohe), Harry and Jushu (Auckland) and Tim and Sue (Pukeatua) and loved auntie of her nieces and nephews. Loved sister-in-law of the late David and Suzanne (Auckland), Greg (Auckland), Phillip and Janet (Tauranga) and Aynsley and Ian (North Shore) and loved auntie of her nephews. Valued colleague and friend to many. The funeral is on Friday 20 December 2024 at 11.00am at St Anthonys Catholic Church, 340 Great South Road, Huntly. No flowers by request. A Vigil of Remembrance will be held the previous evening Thursday from 7.30pm at the adjoining Parish Centre, with prayers, music and snacks (- a small plate if you are able). If you can come to remember Dorothy, you are invited to bring joy and to wear something bright and colourful. (Haven Funeral Services PO Box 147 Huntly)
Published by Waikato Times on Dec. 14, 2024.

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Nicola Sutton, former colleague at ELP

January 22, 2025

I loved working with Dorothy at English Language Partners. She had this wonderful sense of humor that turned even the driest of topics into something fun and interesting, she took everything in her stride - unflappable, her work ethic and integrity created trust in all who worked with her, and she was just a genuinely decent and lovely person. She was interesting, warm, and brave. My condolences to the family whom she spoke of often and loved very much. One enduring memory I have of Dorothy is her cat - if you were ever on a zoom call with Dorothy you could be guaranteed to see the cat at some stage either stealing the show completely (cat on key board, cat's bum on screen, cat's face on screen, all of cat's body on screen with Dorothy bobbing around behind). It somehow added to the work!

Fred Higgins

December 22, 2024

Dorothy and family enjoyed ScottishbCountryDancing in Huntly in 1970s/80s thank you all

Debora Potgieter

December 19, 2024

Sincere condolences to all the family. Dorothy was a well-respected colleague and the inspiration for my journey to become an ESOL Literacy teacher, always encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Peter Harrison

December 18, 2024

Dr Peter Harrison and Elizabeth Harrison. Sincere condolences to Stephen, family and friends and all loved ones.

Chris Cummings

December 18, 2024

Condolences to our respected colleague Stephen and his family on behalf of the Huntly District Court criminal bar.

Judy and Wally Davies

December 17, 2024

Our sincere condolences to you Stephen, Susana, Simon and Emma and families..thinking of you all at this sad time..
Wally n Judy Davies

Jean Dodd

December 16, 2024

Sincere sympathy to Stephen & Susana, Simon& Emma fond memories of our days at st Anthony´s school in Huntly. RIP Dorothy

Jill Jacomb

December 14, 2024

Sending condolences to family. Remembering Dorothy from school days at Edmonton Primary. May you know God's peace.

Helena kerr and family

December 14, 2024

Lovely memories staying in your household as teenagers (Susanna and I)
Eternal rest grant to her oh lord and may perpetual light shine upon her may she rest in peace
Love to all

Olive Stokes

December 14, 2024

Sincere sympathy to Stephen and extended family from the members of
Huntly Genealogy Group. Memories are forever.

FRED HIGGINS

December 14, 2024

My condolences to you all,I have known the family since you lived in Huntly,whenever?I shall see you all Friday.

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Memorial Events
for Dorothy THWAITE

Dec

19

Vigil

7:30 p.m.

the adjoining Parish Centre

Waikato

Dec

20

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

St Anthonys Catholic Church

340 Great South Road, Huntly, Waikato