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WHITTINGTON: Joan Dorothy

Joan passed away peacefully on Friday the 15th of May 2026, in her 90th year.

Daughter of the late Thomas and Eileen Cullen.

Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard.

Loving mother and mother n law to Anne and Anant, James and Amy and the late Kerrie, Jane, Charlotte and Adam, Libby, Mary Ellen and Paul, Lucy.

Special grand mother and Great grandmother to Erica Luke and Theo, Nelson Justine and the late Indiana, Magnus, Finn and Danushi, Lawrence and Nina,

Brigid, Seth, Neve, Grace and Patrick, Simon, Caitlyn, and Joseph.

A requiem mass to celebrate Joan’s life held in St Josephs Catholic Church, 32 Victoria Street, Hawera on Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 11.00am.

Followed by an interment in the Hawera Cemetery.

For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do so by clicking on the link below

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joan to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and can be left at the service.

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