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Dorothy GRESHAM Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Waihi Lodge Geraldine on February 27, 2025, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Pat. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Mark Smith (Invercargill), Phillipa and Phil McEwan (Timaru), Kate and Callum Maxwell (Napier), and Brendon (Perth). Special Nanny to Chris, Georgia, and Josh; Celie; McKenzie, Paige, and Jordyon. Special great Nanny to Ryan, Lucas, Oliver and Elsie. Loved sister of Colin and the late Brian. Loved sister-in-law of the Gresham family. A celebration of Dawn's life will be held at the Geraldine Rugby Club George street Geraldine on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1.00pm.


Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 1, 2025.

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Ann and Peter Cosgrove and family

March 8, 2025

We were saddened to read of Dawn's passing sending our love and deepest sympathy to the family.

Mandy Hewson

March 8, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Your mum was a wonderful influence on my riding -always supportive and offering advice. She could sure keep us under control at Raincliff camp. Treasured memories

Cushla Cain

March 5, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Philippa and Phil and all the family. RIP Dawn. We all have such wonderful memories of you managing Pony Club teams and of your years of dressage judging and show judging.

Debbie Wijnveld

March 4, 2025

Sending love to you Phillipa and family.

Jan & Jerry Ford

March 3, 2025

Phillipa, Phil and family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your mother and mother - in-law. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jan & Jerry

Ellie Nelson

March 2, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dawns passing.
What wonderful memories we have, Raincliff camp, out with a tennis racket chasing us back to bed, unconditional support for us all at the Geraldine Pony clubs many events. She had the most wonderful laugh. I shall miss her smile

Darryl Snelleksz

March 2, 2025

Phillipa, Phil and family
Sorry to hear of your Mums passing, thinking of you all at this sad time
Darryl & Julie

Jo Pasley

March 2, 2025

Dawn will be very missed by the equestrian community where she gave so much of her time, wisdom and experience through both Pony Club and as a respected RAS judge & tutor. Dawn nurtured others gently with a touch of humour & lots of encouragement. Dawn RIP your friendly presence will be missed. To family and close friends sincerest sympathy at your loss but cherish your memories of having Dawn in your life.

Raewyn Shaw

March 2, 2025

Phillipa, Phil and family .
With our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. Treasure the wonderful memories you shared with her and with us at work.
Raewyn and Tony

Sue Rawlins

March 1, 2025

Dear Phillipa and family our sincere condolences for the lost of your Mum.

Sue & Neil Rawlins
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Lesley Autridge

March 1, 2025

Remembering the many happy hours we spent patchworking, laughing and chatting with the Undercover Patchworkers. You will be missed Dawn.

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for Dorothy GRESHAM

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