JAMES, Pauline Noema Po (née Keelan)

3 January 1944 – 13 October 2025

Passed away peacefully in Wairoa, aged 81.

Darling wife of Dean and adored mum to Susan-Kelly and Andika.  Treasured nan of Shailah, Avani and Khyrie.

Precious daughter of Tu Maurirere (Nacy) and Kataraina (Girlie) Keelan.

Much loved sister of Richard (dec) and Eileen, twin of Tommy (dec), Reggie, Flowers and Kenny, Sid (dec) and Podge, Dinny and Joe (dec), Flo (dec) and Greg, Kari and Tuts (dec), Mo and Paenga, Tui and Kim and Bobby. Cherished aunty to all her neices, nephews and many she adopted along the way.

A funeral service for Pauline will be held at the Wairoa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Thursday 16th October at 10.30am.

All messages to 183 Frasertown Rd, Wairoa 4191.