On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, peacefully at home; aged 70 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janine Powell, and Nicola and Ben Austen, loved Nana Wheels of Oscar; Stevie, Hudson and Luca, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Helen and Clive Dawe, Noeline Sinclair, Karen and Fred White, dearly loved aunty and great-aunty. The family wish to acknowledge the care extended to Dorothy by the staff at St John of God. Messages to the Everest family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, December 31, at 11.00am.

Published by The Press on Dec. 27, 2025.