Doris Latta Brown

18th October 1951 - 1st September 2026
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Lumsden Memorial Hall
Lumsden
Tuesday 8 September 2026, 11:30AM

 

BROWN, Doris Latta (nee McCallum)

After a courageous battle Doris passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Tuesday the 1st of September 2026, aged 74 years.

Beloved wife of Alan. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Caroline, Andrea and Tony.

Loved Grandma of Olivia and Luke, Hayden and Carter. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Colin* and Noeline*, Ross and Ann, Jean and Warren.
Loved sister-in-law of Gordon and Erina*, Sam* and Anita, Peter and Tricia.

A service to celebrate Doris’ life will be held at the Lumsden Memorial Hall on Tuesday the 8th of September at 11.30am.
Private interment to be held at the Lumsden Cemetery.

A heartfelt thanks to all those involved in Doris’ care.

Messages to the Brown Family, 76 Cover Street, Lumsden 9730.
(*denotes deceased)

 

Messages

Dear Alan & Family… Such a shock to learn that your darling Doris has passed.
Her beautiful positive attitude was inspiring and the devotion you had for each other was simply beautiful.
Such a devastating loss....we treasured our friendship and will miss her forever..
Sending lots of love...
Sandra & Ruby
Sandra & Ruby Hobbs , Hercules Flat
Dear Alan & Family,
Thinking of you at this very sad time. Doris was a very special lady & will be very missed. Sending heartfelt love & sympathy, to you - her beautiful family.
Cherie & Jimmy.
Cherie & Jimmy McGrory, Lumsden
Dear Alan and family, heartfelt condolences to you all. Doris was such a lovely lady , very fond memories to hold. Love from Maureen Rutland
Maureen Rutland , Paraparaumu
Dear Alan and Family
Thinking of you with the sad passing of Doris.
We have fond memories of Doris when we were in Lumsden.
John and Sue Attfield
Hamilton
John Attfield, Hamilton
So very sad to read of the loss of Doris. She was such a wonderful, kind and caring lady, and a dear friend to our mother. Our deepest sympathy to you all - Manson Family / Mossburn
Andrea Dempsey ( Manson ), Invercargill
Alan and Family, so sorry to hear about Doris, our thoughts are with you at this sad time, her beautiful smile and kind heart will live on in our memories.
Ronnie and Lisa Thompson, Rolleston
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Doris was an inspiration to us all.
Always bright & cheerful.
Kind Regards
Jude & Kevin Woolhouse, Te Anau
Dear Alan and Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Doris. She was a beautiful person. She will be missed by all.
Anne and Murray Adams, Lumsden
Thinking of you Alan as you grieve your soul mate. Doris was such a kind and gentle person and i will always remember her with fondness and respect. The obvious love you had for each other was enduring and very special. Hold tight to all of your precious memories and the family the two of you built and nurtured.
Karen Magrath, Wellington
Dear Alan & Family.
Thinking of you at this sad time with the loss of Doris. She will be really missed in our community.
Trevor & Karen Humphries, Five Rivers