DOAK, Ruth Estelle (nee Ross). On August 11, 2011 peacefully at the Mary Doyle Complex Havelock North, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late Edward. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Stephanie, Barry and Audrey, Lynda and Joel Taylor, and Carol and John Bird. Special grandma of Ben, Halie, Jacob, Grace; Zachary, Dylan; Jared, Tim, Nathan, and Sam. "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." A service for Ruth will be held at the Pakuranga Baptist Church, 1 Fremantle Place Pakuranga, on Tuesday August 16 at 10.30am. Interment at the Mangere Cemetery will follow. Ruth's family wish to express sincere thanks to all the staff at the Mary Doyle Complex, for their care and support. Also special thanks to the Chatham Club staff for love and support shown to Ruth and her family. Messages to the Doak Family, c/- PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 13, 2011.