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Sister Pauline O'Regan was born in Cronadun.1922 - 2019.
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Description Sister Pauline O'Regan was born in Cronadun, in 1922, and died in Christchurch in 2019.
She was my next door neighbor in Christchurch, and was a much loved and respected friend, along with her three Nun companions. She knew my Grandmother's cousin, Monsignor Aloysius Kennedy, and gave me a photo of him taken at Christchurch many years ago. He and my Grandmother looked almost identical in facial features.
Pauline and her companions moved to Linwood, and i missed them very much. I managed to visit her before i left Christchurch, and she was as bubbly as ever. I will always remember her with fond memories.Date of Photo1922 - 2019Map[1] ContributorRichard Howe
She was my next door neighbor in Christchurch, and was a much loved and respected friend, along with her three Nun companions. She knew my Grandmother's cousin, Monsignor Aloysius Kennedy, and gave me a photo of him taken at Christchurch many years ago. He and my Grandmother looked almost identical in facial features.
Pauline and her companions moved to Linwood, and i missed them very much. I managed to visit her before i left Christchurch, and she was as bubbly as ever. I will always remember her with fond memories.Date of Photo1922 - 2019Map[1] ContributorRichard Howe
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Date Created2nd January 2022CommentsDonna Moore
Have read her books and enjoyed them all. Met her on a number of occasions in Reefton. A lovely happy gentle lady. RIP
Caroline Dunlop
Donna Moore Don't think I would ever have applied the word gently to her!
Donna Moore
Caroline Dunlop she always seemed gentle, but I guess she would have been a strong determined lady. I only met her in her later years tho, so am saying how I found her.
Caroline Dunlop
Donna Moore She was certainly a strong woman, and with the responsibilities she had, she needed to be. At the time, she was also studying and attending lectures to gain her degree.
Caroline Dunlop
Principal, and Boarders' mistress at Villa Maria when I began there in 1958. I particularly remember her history lessons.
Roger O'Regan
A wonderful woman who lived her faith, and the command of Jesus, that you love all people. So sprightly to the end, even when practically blind.
Mary Fittock
An interesting Lady, History,Dates,names she knew it ,
Especially Family Connections ,
Kay Hewer McArthur
Mary Fittock How was she related to you?
Mary Fittock
I’m her niece , my Dad and Pauline were Brother & Sister.
David Rodgers
Pauline was a wonderful woman. I really admired her
Colleen Yee
Pauline was a family friend of the Coghlan family, who were neighbours in Cronadun. Pauline held their eldest son John's (Jack) hand as she walked him to school on his first day. They kept in touch with letters and Christmas cards, throughout their liv… See more
Richard Howe
Colleen Yee I remember now that after she moved to Linwood, i was on a bus going into town, and Pauline got on at some shops. I said here Pauline and she sat down beside me. We got to a certain stop, and turned the corner, and Pauline said Oh, I'm on t… See more
Richard Howe
Colleen Yee I also have her personally signed book Miles To Go. I had a few laughs from that book.
Sharyn Duncan
Mary Coghlan
Janette Schroeder
Have read all her books…..they are a must!
Richard Howe
Years before i knew Pauline, i used to hear her regularly on National Radio about 8.15 in the mornings when several speakers would give their views on things, and she was wonderfully erudite in her presentations. I looked forward to hearing her when it was her turn.
Anne Geddes
Loved History classes with Sister Pauline at St Mary's. Very special lady.
Caroline Dunlop
Anne Geddes What was learned wasn't forgotten in a hurry, that's for sure.
Marie Brown
She was at school with my mum in Greymouth, a lovely lady.
Trish O'Regan
Wonderful Aunt my fathers sister
Kevin Oregan
One of my favorite aunties. Wonderful person. Kevin O'Regan
Ann Gason
My boarders mistress at villa Maria from 1950 to54 she was.tough but fair kept in touch.until w3 months before she died when came over from Brisbane to visit her.Sister Jerome assisted me in my teaching career
Ron Collis
A treasured long time friend of my Mother
Fiona Glassey
Just a question are the any Nuns in the order now,
Caroline Crann
My brother John used to visit her at school much to the delight of the pupils who thought it scandalous that she had a "boyfriend". and knowing my brother he would have played up to the audience
Shane Coutts
I'm sure Patrick Casserly remembers her . I know I do
Patrick Casserly
Shane Coutts you got that right Shane I will send to Jason
Patrick Casserly
I will sent to Jason she sure was a beautiful person and lady and catholic teacher
Christina Fairhurst
I knew her as Sister Jerome. She was head sister of Villa Maria Girls College in CHC in late ‘60’s. She also taught my mum at Catholic college in Greymouth. Meet up with her at VM Reunion around 6 years ago and she still remembered my mum’s name, my name and both of my sister’s names. Amazing woman! RIP
Colleen Smart
Sister Jerome, as I fist knew her wa my Head mistresses boarders mistresses I went to Villa Maria.She also grew up up my mum and very good friend of my aunty.Sje was a great lady but not someone to mess with.
Have read her books and enjoyed them all. Met her on a number of occasions in Reefton. A lovely happy gentle lady. RIP
Caroline Dunlop
Donna Moore Don't think I would ever have applied the word gently to her!
Donna Moore
Caroline Dunlop she always seemed gentle, but I guess she would have been a strong determined lady. I only met her in her later years tho, so am saying how I found her.
Caroline Dunlop
Donna Moore She was certainly a strong woman, and with the responsibilities she had, she needed to be. At the time, she was also studying and attending lectures to gain her degree.
Caroline Dunlop
Principal, and Boarders' mistress at Villa Maria when I began there in 1958. I particularly remember her history lessons.
Roger O'Regan
A wonderful woman who lived her faith, and the command of Jesus, that you love all people. So sprightly to the end, even when practically blind.
Mary Fittock
An interesting Lady, History,Dates,names she knew it ,
Especially Family Connections ,
Kay Hewer McArthur
Mary Fittock How was she related to you?
Mary Fittock
I’m her niece , my Dad and Pauline were Brother & Sister.
David Rodgers
Pauline was a wonderful woman. I really admired her
Colleen Yee
Pauline was a family friend of the Coghlan family, who were neighbours in Cronadun. Pauline held their eldest son John's (Jack) hand as she walked him to school on his first day. They kept in touch with letters and Christmas cards, throughout their liv… See more
Richard Howe
Colleen Yee I remember now that after she moved to Linwood, i was on a bus going into town, and Pauline got on at some shops. I said here Pauline and she sat down beside me. We got to a certain stop, and turned the corner, and Pauline said Oh, I'm on t… See more
Richard Howe
Colleen Yee I also have her personally signed book Miles To Go. I had a few laughs from that book.
Sharyn Duncan
Mary Coghlan
Janette Schroeder
Have read all her books…..they are a must!
Richard Howe
Years before i knew Pauline, i used to hear her regularly on National Radio about 8.15 in the mornings when several speakers would give their views on things, and she was wonderfully erudite in her presentations. I looked forward to hearing her when it was her turn.
Anne Geddes
Loved History classes with Sister Pauline at St Mary's. Very special lady.
Caroline Dunlop
Anne Geddes What was learned wasn't forgotten in a hurry, that's for sure.
Marie Brown
She was at school with my mum in Greymouth, a lovely lady.
Trish O'Regan
Wonderful Aunt my fathers sister
Kevin Oregan
One of my favorite aunties. Wonderful person. Kevin O'Regan
Ann Gason
My boarders mistress at villa Maria from 1950 to54 she was.tough but fair kept in touch.until w3 months before she died when came over from Brisbane to visit her.Sister Jerome assisted me in my teaching career
Ron Collis
A treasured long time friend of my Mother
Fiona Glassey
Just a question are the any Nuns in the order now,
Caroline Crann
My brother John used to visit her at school much to the delight of the pupils who thought it scandalous that she had a "boyfriend". and knowing my brother he would have played up to the audience
Shane Coutts
I'm sure Patrick Casserly remembers her . I know I do
Patrick Casserly
Shane Coutts you got that right Shane I will send to Jason
Patrick Casserly
I will sent to Jason she sure was a beautiful person and lady and catholic teacher
Christina Fairhurst
I knew her as Sister Jerome. She was head sister of Villa Maria Girls College in CHC in late ‘60’s. She also taught my mum at Catholic college in Greymouth. Meet up with her at VM Reunion around 6 years ago and she still remembered my mum’s name, my name and both of my sister’s names. Amazing woman! RIP
Colleen Smart
Sister Jerome, as I fist knew her wa my Head mistresses boarders mistresses I went to Villa Maria.She also grew up up my mum and very good friend of my aunty.Sje was a great lady but not someone to mess with.
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West Coast New Zealand History (14th Jan 2022). Sister Pauline O'Regan was born in Cronadun.1922 - 2019.. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 7th Apr 2026 06:12, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/30531