Deirdre McONIE Obituary

I first met Dee many years ago when she was working at her sister, Katherine McKay's, general practice in Queen Street. (Kathy has been my GP for more decades than I care to admit.) I then crossed paths with Dee again at the Elizabeth Knox Rest Home & Hospital where my mother resides. I did not know Dee at all, but I could see that she was a vibrant and clever woman who would have lived a most interesting life and must have been a pleasure to know. Dee was taken far too soon and I send my belated condolences to her family.

James and Scarlett, thinking of you both at this sad time. I remember meeting your mother when she was Resident at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital. We use to have wonderful chats, especially when I took my dog up to visit her Nikau. Take care. Love,kisses and big hugs to you both. China

Rest In Peace beautiful, generous, vivacious DEE. We will always treasure the great times we were lucky to share with you. Our thoughts and sympathy are with all your family. You are dearly missed- but great memories will always be with us. love Ruth & Mike Yoffe

Dee was a vibrant, caring and supportive friend and colleague to us. It is very sad and our heart felt thoughts are with you all. Joelle Walden-Jones, Emily Walden-Jones/Fisher, Paula Were.

My heart felt sad to hear of Dee's passing. It was Dee's enthusiasm that introduced Te Awamutu Music Federation to our town and I have her to thank for her guidance and support when I first became treasurer. Now around forty years later, her legacy continues. I value our friendship over the years and appreciate our recent encounters after my return from overseas. Mike and I send our heartfelt condolences to Nina, James, Sara and their respective families. Our thoughts and love are with you all.

The members of Parish of St John the Evangelist, Royal Oak would like to extend condolences to Dee's family and to acknowledge the contribution she made to the life of the parish.
Dee held many positions within the parish and carried out her responsibilities knowing exactly where she was going and what needed to be done.
Perhaps the most significant contribution Dee made overall was her passion for working with young people both at Diocesan School and within the church.
It has become part of the St John's story to recall the way Dee would meet a youth group at McDonald's for breakfast which provided her the perfect opportunity to feed them spiritually.
God Bless Dee

Members of the Hammond Family, Te Awamutu, -
Nanette, Catherine and Caroline Moreau-Hammond, Shona Hammond-Boys, Iris Hambling and Janny Hammond-Akel (Prague) send their sympathy to the McOnie family at Dee's passing; remembering not only the kindness showed to us all on the recent passing of our brother (Sir Grant Hammond), but also recalling many happy times spent with Dee & Ken over the years.

Sorry to hear of Deidres passing. Condolences to the family. I remember babysitting the children in Waikeria many years ago.
Kind regards
Yvonne Rothery (née van der Hoek)

It is with much sadness that I hear of Dee's passing. I will be forever grateful to her for the guidance, support and friendship she gave me firstly at Dio Junior School and then at Queens Street doctors. She will leave a gap in many peoples lives. My thoughts are also with Dee's family at this sad time.
You will be forever in my thoughts Dee - rest in peace.
You are an Angel who will suffer no more. ❤❤❤

So sorry to hear of Dee's passing. So many wonderful memories of school days at Baradene, weekends, swimming in Newmarket, early married years, our own children in adulthood...memories live on for ever. Our sincere sympathy to the family, our thoughts are with you all. Love, Lou ( Dunne) and Earl Hartstonge.

very sorry to read about the passing of Deirdre

I will miss Dee terribly, she made me feel so welcome when I started work at EKHH and we developed a wonderful friendship, I will miss her character, her sense of humor and wise words. It was a pleasure to care for her for the past 2 and a half years I had with her. The place feels so empty without her whizzing through the hallways in her chair full speed. She has left a huge gap in all of our hearts. Rest easy now Dee ❤

So sad to hear about Dee's passing. She had a huge influence on my life and I feel so lucky that she found me, employed me and gave me the amazing experiences I had working for her. She was always just HER and we loved that about her. She will leave a massive space in the world. RIP, Dee.

So sad to hear of Dee's passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
Karen and Rob Greenough