Doreen BATEUP Obituary

To Owen and family
I was saddened to learn of Doreen's passing, while not unexpected and I am so glad I and wee Lola dog spent time with her not long ago. I have memories of meeting Doreen many years ago at Nayland College, to me she was a statuesque dignified lady who managed to appear calm when organizing all the 'night classes' as they were called then. We visited Totara Ave and wished our exercise sessions together, encouraging Owen when she thought he should come! Losing a mother is hard, but of course they are always with you. Sending hugs.
Leigh Dalzell

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As a new entrant at Stoke School, senior student Doreen came and showed me around, reassuring me that school was not as scary a place as I feared! To me, Doreen personified kindness.

Sending love and condolences to you all. I have great memories of my guitar lessons with Doreen and Girls Brigade of course - a lot of great memories associated with the latter. A great person to have in your life.

Sending condolences and love to the Bateup family at this difficult time. I have been lucky to know Doreen since I was a junior in Girls Brigade and have so many wonderful memories over the years. Doreen was also a lovely friend to my mother, Heather, and it was always nice to see her when I was back in Nelson. She will be sadly missed by all.

Rest in peace, Doreen. You were a beautiful soul. You will be sadly missed by all. My condolences, Owen and family.
Mary Greenland

Doreen was very welcoming to me when I was a new teacher at Nayland all those years ago. I remember her as a calm and steady presence in the school. My condolences to her family.
Ali Forder

Farewell Doreen - you will always be remembered. Nayland was lucky to have you as a teacher.

To you Owen and your whanau my sincere condolences in the passing of Doreen. I have many happy memories of her cheerfulness and kindness at Nayland.

Owen, Sue, Jude, Ross and John... thinking of you all and your families at this sad time. Aunty Doreen will be missed immensely. I have so many beautiful moments and memories spent with her. Much love to you all, Glenda xx

A lovely lady at rest we knew Doreen though our time at Nayland College.
Margaret & Bill Hart

To Owen and Family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of Doreen. We have very fond memories of our time at Stoke Methodist Church. Sorry we are unable to join at the service. Our best wishes to you all.

Carolyn and Bob Woolf and family

To Owen and your family, our sincere condolences on the loss of Doreen.
Many happy memories at Totara Avenue.
Best Wishes Marilyn and John Dodson

A beautiful woman who will be sadly missed
Pam