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Daphne Mary MCGREGOR

Daphne MCGREGOR Obituary

McGREGOR, Daphne Mary. Born 10 April 1930 - Passed away peacefully on 2 August 2025 at Summerset Karaka, in the loving care of the wonderful staff and surrounded by family. Daphne lived a remarkable 95 years, filled with grace, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm Ray McGregor. Much-loved mother of Dennis, Susan, Wendy, Ian, and the late Charmaine. Cherished mother-in-law to Rob, Tim, and Lee. Adored 'Mumma' of 12 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandchild - each held close in her heart. One of ten siblings, Daphne's love of family ran deep throughout her life. She will be remembered with love and admiration by all who knew her - for her warmth, her delicious baking, and the legacy of kindness she leaves behind. A celebration of Daphne's life will be held in the Kowhai Chapel, 35 Wood Street, Papakura on Wednesday 6 August at 11am, followed by a private burial. All are warmly invited to join us in honouring her beautiful life.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Sue Neems

5 hours ago

Daphne McGregor
Loved mum to Sue Neems and mother-in-law to Rob Neems. Cherished mumma to Laura and Kreason, and Liam and Kelsey, and granmumma to Grayson.
We find comfort in knowing your long life was filled with love and well lived.
You and dad taught us the value of hard work. You filled our days with the sweet aromas of your deliciousness. Your love was shown in your homemaking where I always felt loved and secure.
You will be so deeply missed and your memory will live on in the stories we tell and the recipes we share and the love we feel in our hearts.
Love came first. Love you mum.

Wendy Bremner

Earlier today

McGREGOR, Daphne Mary (née Clendon)
Loved Mum of Wendy Bremner and mother-in-law of Tim. Adored "Mumma" to Lucy, Kayne, Skye and Kiwa Prior; Emily, Joe, Arthur and Sonny Nuku; William, Sinsty and Wilder Bremner.
We will miss you, Mum.
Her love language was food.
o She made a house feel like a home.
o She made people feel welcome.
o She made people feel loved.

Jenny Morris

Yesterday

My deepest sympathy to all the family. It was a privilege knowing Daphne and Ray as neighbours in Hunua for many years
My memory of Daphne as a gracious kind lady

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