26 November 1930 – 12 October 2025
26 November 1930 – 12 October 2025
HAMMOND, Dora Georgina:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12 October 2025, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin. Cherished Mum of Anne Marie (deceased), John and Monica, Leo, and Bernard. Beloved Nana to Anne-Marie and Dave, Rose-Anne and Shane; DG (great-grandmother) to Joshua, Isaac, Petra, and Asher. Messages for Dora’s family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Sincere thanks to the staff of Palmerston Manor Lifecare for their fantastic care of Dora for the past three years. Requiem Mass for Dora will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 96 Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 17 October 2025, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
Funeral service held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
To Leo, Bernard, John and families We are thinking of you all at this time. Dora was a wonderful lady for whom we have very fond memories of. I know you will all miss her greatly. She is now at rest and free. Much luv to you all. Peter and Jan
To Dora's family, Please accept my condolences and sympathy for your loss. In the late 1970s I was a Rotary exchange student at Katikati College and Dora was my go-to person at the college. She was so gracious and generous with her time and even hosted me for a weekend in Pahiatua during the mid-1980s when I returned to New Zealand on holiday. Although we lost contact years ago, I always remember her kindness when I recollect my exchange year in New Zealand. May you find comfort and peace during this time of remembrance.
To Dora’s family with love We’re so sorry for your loss. It has been a privilege to have known Dora and the good times we had.
Though our moments together were brief, I have and will always treasure the memories we shared. You were always kind, caring and a very special lady to so many people. RIP Aunty Dora
So sorry to hear of Doras passing.Condolances to all the family.Such a lovely lady who was so devoted to her family.RIP Dora.❤️
Funeral service held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

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