On 13 February 2024, passed away peacefully at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Tauranga, on her 86th birthday. Dearly loved daughter of the late Frederick (Fred) and Jess Carolan, sister and sister-in-law of Donald (Don) (deceased) and Ngaere Carolan (Christchurch), cherished Aunty of Geoffrey and Jo Carolan, Bruce and Angela Kearney (nee Carolan) and Richard and Jo Carolan, and great Aunty to her many nieces and nephews (Christchurch). A private celebration of Noreen’s life was held on Friday 16 February 2024 in Tauranga. Communications to the Carolan/Kearney Family C/-  P O Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142