Valerie (nee Kerby) (Previously Dawn Duncan) BARROWMAN

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Valerie BARROWMAN Obituary

BARROWMAN, Valerie (Dawn) (nee Kerby) (previously Dawn Duncan). Passed away peacefully on Monday 29 December 2025 at Bob Scott Retirement Village in Petone, aged 96. Beloved wife of Ivan Barrowman, and widow of the late Andy Duncan (passed 1974). Mother of Diana Trendall (NSW), Donald Duncan (AK), Brendon Barrowman (USA), Tracey Kennedy (NSW), Martin Barrowman (WGTN) , Louisa Barrowman (Blenheim), and Amy Persiani (NSW). Mother- in-law/out-law to Howard Trendall, Helen Skelton, Carole Barrowman, Leigh Kennedy, Richard MacGeorge and Stephen Persiani. Treasured sister, grandmother to nine, great grand-mother to two, aunt and friend to many. As per Dawn's wishes, a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Any communications to [email protected] please and I will forward.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 31, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Valerie BARROWMAN

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Diana Trendall

December 31, 2025

Rest in Peace my wonderful mother.

Gren Higgs

December 31, 2025

Stalwart of the Wainuiomata College Staff. RIP Dawn!

Ken Barrowman

December 31, 2025

So sorry to hear that Dawn has passed. How time has gone since we last meet at Neil´s place in Whitby. Often think of you Ivan when we joined together as Masters in the good old days.
Our thoughts are with you and the family now with all our love
Lynn & Ken Barrowman