Mrs Doreen Horwell

10 May 19276 August 2025

HORWELL, Doreen– On 6 August 2025, at Malvina Major Retirement Village, aged 98 years.

 

Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur Horwell.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen & Jane and Phillip & Chris.

Devoted grandmother of Matthew, Christopher, Mitchell, and Finn.

Daughter of Reuben & Lily Griffiths.

Sister of Edie Arrowsmith (UK).

Loved by all her wider family and friends. 

 

Special thanks to the staff of Malvina Major Retirement Village, Nurse Maude Home Care Services, and The Marsden Club of Karori for their care and support of Doreen.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at: www.wfa.org.nz/donate

Messages and tributes can be shared on this page. Cards may be sent to: c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington 6242.

 

A Memorial Service for Doreen will be held at a later date. 

Tributes

What a long life! Doreen was around for close to 30 years for us, and was an important Grandparent when our kids were small and our own grandparents were far away. You cared for Doreen so well. Kind wishes from Leanne, Steve, Rosie and Isla.

Leanne Havill
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