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Cathrine COOLAHAN

Dr Cathrine Anne ONZM COOLAHAN

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Gee and Hickton - Porirua

6 Norrie Street, North City

Porirua, Wellington

Cathrine COOLAHAN Obituary

COOLAHAN, Dr Cathrine (Kate) Anne ONZM. On 3 January 2025 Kate died peacefully at Kemp Home, Titahi Bay, aged 95. Well- known NZ artist and loved wife of the late Max. A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Gee & Hickton Guardian Chapel, 6 Norrie Street, Porirua on Monday 20 January at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made either to the Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa. org.nz or to the Zonta NZ Charitable Trust at https:/ /zonta.org.nz/your-support/ d16-charitable-trust/. Kate was a charter member of the Zonta Club of Wellington. Special thanks to the staff at Kemp Home who have cared for Kate for the past ten years. Messages or tributes can be sent c/o PO Box 50514, Porirua or [email protected]. nz Gee and Hickton - Porirua www.geeandhickton.co.nz Tel (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Salli Rowe

January 27, 2025

At the Wellington Polytechnic School of Design in the late 1960's, Kate was a well-loved and inspired teacher for many of us. She later became an engaging and highly sought-after friend.

Always a great conversationalist with her wide-ranging knowledge, interests and experiences, Kate also often challenged our opinions on various concepts. This made for stimulating debate!

Kate's teaching came a full circle 30 years on when some of our children enjoyed and benefited from her classes at the School of Design in the 1990's. My son Julian was one of them.

Go well, Kate

Rachel Underwood

January 18, 2025

Kate was a long and loyal member of the Friends of the Turnbull Library, a frequent attender at our public speaking events and at 95, still making the trip into Wellington in late 2024. Always cheerful and positive.

Joy French

January 11, 2025

Kate was a huge inspiration to so many, a teacher, artist, tramper and friend. Great memories of Orongorongo days, she made the world a better place.

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