MASTEMAKER, Doreen:
After a brief illness at Bupa St Kilda Care Home, Cambridge on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late John. Loved mother of Karyn, Gillian, Ian, Lorraine and Kathy, their partners, children and grandchildren.
Messages to the ‘Mastemaker Family’ can be sent c/- Grinter’s Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Doreen’s online tribute book on this page.
A private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
4 Messages:
I was Mum’s only son l am lan my siblings were Karyn, Gillian,Lorraine and Anna Katherine. Doreen loved being a Mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Growing up in Wellington and Auckland we always had our needs taken care of. Mum was warm and kind and was a Christian for 60 years of her life. Mum had a long life and a big family of whom she adored, lorie…my wife are missing her very much. We both had the opportunity to visit her 2 years ago in spring for 10 days…it was a special time of which we hold dearly. Unfortunately Mum passed before we could make it to New Zealand on the 13th of May. We talked every Sunday on the phone catching up with family news hearing and sharing her news and having a gossip session. This we will miss as we will being able to visit her ❤️ 💕 all our love…lan and Lorie, we still get to have many happy memories.
Hello Ian,
Im deeply sorry for your loss.
Im just tracing back some family friends…….did you and your family/siblings live in Pakuranga many years ago?…..possibly just off Casurena Drive?
Mike
Dear Mastermaker Family
I was so very sad to hear of your precious mother’s passing. I last saw her in January at the Village, just after the loss of my own mother—also named Doreen.
Your Doreen was a truly lovely lady, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time I got to spent with her. It was heartwarming to witness the special friendship she and my mum shared—the two Doreens together.
Having lost my own mother in December last year, I understand the grief you are going through and sincerely extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your mum was so very proud of you all, and I feel blessed to have known her.
It brings me comfort to imagine them now, having a cup of tea and sharing a laugh together in heaven.
With warmest regards
Shirley
I was Doreens neighbour for seven years at the Summerset Retirement Village. She was such a warm friendly lady , always ready to invite you in for a chat and a cuppa. I shall miss her but nowhere near as much as her family, who I know meant the world to her. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.