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Diane DONNELLY Obituary

DONNELLY, Diane (nee Bell). Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital on 18 October 2025. Dearly loved wife of Wayne for 51 years, adored mother of Richard, and Katy and mother-in-law to Ludwig, and Florence. Loving grandma to Sarah, and to Luka, and Gerard. We will miss her greatly but remember her always, for her boundless love, warmth and kindness. A service to remember Diane will be held in the East Coast Bays Chapel of Forrest Funerals, 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay at 11am on Saturday 25 October 2025.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Grace

October 25, 2025

Dear Wayne, Richard and Katy. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Diane was always very warm, supportive, kind, and generous. We remember her fondly and treasure our memories of her. RIP.
- Grace, Norma & Jurgen

Rebecca Buckeridge

October 25, 2025

My love and deepest sympathy to Wayne, Katy, Richard, and all the family. Diane was such a beautiful person - so kind, clever, and full of warmth. I feel so lucky to have known her and will always remember her with love.
-Rebecca

Ray Atkin

October 24, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Wayne,Katie, Richard and John. You have lost a ver beautiful wife, mother and sister. We as her cousins are going to miss a very special who was a big part of our lives. Love from Ray and Jo Atkin and families

Gerry Jamieson

October 23, 2025

So sorry to hear about Dianne. Regret we will be unable to come to her funeral but our thoughts are with you Wayne and your family
Regards Gerry and Yvonne Jamieson

Peter Hay-Mackenzie

October 23, 2025

Hi Wayne, Brian told me about Diane's death early in the week. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. RIP. kind regards, Peter Hay-Mackenzie

October 22, 2025

DONNELLY, Diane. Dearly loved sister and sister- in-law of John Bell and Lyn. Loved and special aunt of Diana and Andrea and their families. We are all blessed with many happy memories from precious times spent together. Always there for us.

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