Joyce Doreen Doak

DOAK, Joyce (Doakie) – on January 2, 2026, peacefully at Bupa Crofton Downs Retirement Village; aged 97 years. Much-loved mother of Karen and Alan, and mother-in-law of Garth and Linda. Proud Nana Doakie of Robert & Tineke, Katie & Dion, Arlo, Harper, and Great Nana of Elle, Quinn, Reggie, and Ziggy. Loved sister of Bev and John, and sister-in-law of Allan (dec) & Pauline. A dear friend to everyone who knew her. In place of flowers, donations to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated and can be made online at www.blindlowvision.org.nz. A special thank you to all the carers at Bupa Crofton Downs. A service for Joyce will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Saint Mary’s Road, Waipukurau, on Thursday, 8 January, at 11 am, followed by a private cremation.