DE RAAT Dorothea Mary (nee Helliwell) — On Wednesday, 22 January 2025, peacefully in her 97th year. Loved wife of the late Peter. Mother and mother-in-law of Martin and Denise, Robert and Sandy. Grandma of Kane, Troy and Blake. Great-grandma of Mason and Quinn. Will be missed by family and friends. In accordance with Dot's wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial gathering will be held in the near future (TBA). Thanks to Ohope Beach Care and Golden Pond Private Hospital for looking after Dot in her final years. Communications to the de Raat family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane 3159.