On 23rd April 2025 at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, aged 96.

Much cherished wife of the late Alan Starling, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Moira and John Spicer (Kaka Point), Lorna Starling and Charlie Brown (Invercargill) and mother-in-law of Michael Gilbert (Nelson). Treasured Gran of Deb and Richard Quested, Rachel and David Baird, Jono and Soon-Lee Spicer, Matt and Kelly Gilbert, Liv and James McFelin and her 12 great-grandchildren. Loved Auntie Dot of Colin and Alison Starling (Waikanae) and family.

A private cremation has been held. Please join the family to celebrate Dorothy's life at the Kelvin Hotel (6th Floor), 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill at 2 pm on Friday, 2nd May 2025. Afternoon tea to follow. Messages to 22 Kakariki Way, RD 9, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.