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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.



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

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Karen McGregor

August 7, 2025

Grandmother to Vance, great grandmother to Bradley and Hayden, great, great grandmother to Penelope.
Forever Mumma to us and memories to treasure
May you dance with Pa once again

Melinda (Lyndy)

August 5, 2025

Daphne McGregor aka Mamma to us! Absolutely treasured grandmother to Melinda, and Great grandmother to Caleb, Sharni and Isaac. One of the most incredible humans to ever walk this earth. You taught us how to love, how to bake and how to drink a perfect cup of tea. We will miss you but know that you´re finally dancing up there with Pa xxx

Janice Butcher

August 5, 2025

photos from Buckland WI. Daphne as President 2010-2013. Receiving the 60 year service award in 2016

Dennis McGregor

August 5, 2025

Daphne Mary McGregor better known as Mum, loved mother of Dennis, mother-in-law of Lee, extended grandmother of Sarah and great-grandmother of Jasmine, Jack and Joshua. I have a memory of eating fish n chips by the beach with Mum and Dad. There are too many memories to share but I just want to say that she had a great innings and now she'll have her wish to be with Dad and Charmaine and all the other wonderful relations Up there. You will be sadly missed But always loved for Eternity

Sue Neems

August 5, 2025

Janice Butcher

August 5, 2025

Daphne shall be remembered by her warmth, loyalty, kindness and the contribution of sponges to our afternoon teas. Daphne came to Buckland Womens Institute in 1996 having transferred from Hunua WI. she was a past president, a member of the Garden Circle and in 2016 gained her 60 year service award. fondly remembered by members of Buckland Womens Institute. (in recess)

Sue Neems

August 5, 2025

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

August 5, 2025

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.

Jan Butcher

August 4, 2025

Daphne shall be remembered by her warmth, loyalty, kindness and her sponges as her contribution to our afternoon teas. She was a past president, a Garden Circle member and in 2016 received her 60 year service award. She came to Buckland in 1996 transferring from Hunua CWI. Fondly remembered by the past members of the Buckland Womens Institute

Jenny Morris

August 4, 2025

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

Sue Neems

August 4, 2025

My lovely mum.
Love you mum.
95 years, a life filled and rich.
A legacy of love.
You and Dad both 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.
I will miss you deeply.
Your memory will live on in the stories we tell, the recipes we share and the love I feel in my heart.
We will celebrate all of you wonderfulness at your farewell service on Wednesday.

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