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WILLIAMS: Dorothy Jean (nee Girling) (Dot)

Date of passing: Friday, 26 June 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Wednesday, 01 July, 2026
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

It is with deepest sadness we announced the passing of Dottie, peacefully in her sleep, on 26 June 2026, aged 68 years.
Devoted wife to Patrick, beloved Mother and mother-in-law to Carl and Melinda, Tim and Sabrina, and Sarah.
A cherished Nana to her 7 treasured grandchildren: Emily, Ashton; Harper, Logan, Madeleine; Hunter, and Chester.
A much loved and respected sister, sister-in-law, and aunt.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dot’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at 11.00am to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Bonnie Cooke on 30-06-2026 03:31 AM
To the Williams Family,

Thinking of you and your families with heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mum. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and in the love of family and friends.

Sending love from Canada and keeping you in my thoughts.

With deepest sympathy,
Auntie Bonnie
Janine Owen on 30-06-2026 06:27 PM
To you all
Pat,Carl,Tim,Sarah. Grandchildren &
Daughters in law.
I am so sorry I am unable to attend.
Dot sure was a devoted mum who loved her family dearly.
Dot was a wonderful wife who went above & beyond , she was also a fantastic sister in law .
Dottie will be greatly missed by us all.

I am thinking of you all & sending love & hugs

Janine
AKA
Aunty Nene
Beanie (What Dot called me)
Carol on 30-06-2026 07:27 PM
Dear Dottie, may you rest in peace. We will miss you dearly. All our love Caggie and Wayno❤️❤️❤️.
Letitia Williams on 30-06-2026 07:43 PM
I'm sad I can't be there tomorrow for you Dot, but I will be thinking of the conversations we shared and some special moments with you. Love to you and your family, and hey... see you in Paris xx
Wayne on 01-07-2026 07:06 AM
My friend Dotti.Thankyou for your kindness and for just being you.Deepest regards and thought,your friend Wayne
Linda McAlister on 02-07-2026 10:27 AM
Dearest Pat, Carl Tim and Sarah. My heartfelt blessings and sympathy on the loss of your wife and mum. I will always have fantastic memories of my gorgeous best friend and all our little escapades. With love and kindness. Linda Lisa, Tabitha, Jeremy, Kelly, Joshua Benjamin and Belinda. Always remembered.
Shereece & Bevan Marks on 02-07-2026 10:57 AM
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dot, we worked with her for a few years! Rest in peace, thinking of you all

From Bevan and Shereece Marks
Joan on 06-07-2026 10:57 PM
Dottie, Miss you for ever, and ever, with love ❤️ from ya bestest sister. ❤️
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