Francis CHARLETON Obituary

Mr Charleston was the principal at mountain view primary 30 years ago and he saved my life at school I will never forget you. You saved my life and gave me a second chance to live it to the fullest you sir will always be in mind and word can never explain how I felt since I was 10. Thank you

My teacher in 1986( Form2). He really cared for his students. He would oftern come out into the school grounds and just talk to us. Very sad to hear about his passing. Out of all the teachers I have had, he was one of the best.

I would like to offer our condolences to the whanau. Peace,love and light. God bless!

My condolences to the extended Charleton Families.
Stephen Schollum
Cambridge, New Zealand
[Another George Charleton Kawhia descendant]

Very sad to hear of Francis passing. I remember our times spent with family at the gatherings in Hamilton & Waihi. Visiting your Mum & Dad at the hospital dairy & later in their home up that terrible drive. I last visited Francis at his villa in Sommerset village & had a great catch-up. Will miss the big smile & his cheery greeting of `hi coz´. My thoughts are with you Lisa & Dean and extended family.

Sad news of Francis's passing. I remember the many fun days at Waihi Beach with Francis and Mary, Dean and Lisa. My sincere condolences to you both Dean and Lisa.

I am so sorry to learn of Frances' passing. Many years ago I was in Waikato hospital with Mary when she and Francis had the dairy. Memories from that time abound. My sympathies to you all. Arohanui

It was a pleasure working with Francis organising the Hamilton Training College reunions and his good company over the lunches out. He was always so capable in all that he did.

RIP Francis. Loving condolences to Lisa & Dean. Francis had a big heart that he shared with anyone, without expecting anything in return. As honest as the day is long. Apart from family, Rugby was his passion to the end. You & Mary will always be together now. A pleasure to have known you. John Irwin & Family.

condolences to the family.Francis was one of that special
group of 1960 intake students,Hamilton teachers' college

Condolences to Lisa and Dean from the Counties Manukau Rugby Referees of which Francis was a Life Member. Some great memories of his times with us.
Gary and Betty Martin

I will always remember my cousin Francis aged about 13yrs, doubling me on the crossbar of his bike on the footpath, up to the shops from his home in Pinfold Ave. Hamilton ...... those were the good old days when we had not a care in the world aye Francee (as I called him) -...... my mother, Beryl had a soft spot for him and Mary and spent a lot of time with them at their shop by the hospital . Go well Francis, you will now be with your beloved Mary finally sending my condolences to Lisa and Dean.

Rest in peace old neighbour Kay Rowe and Ken Grant

Francis was a foundation member of Hamilton Teachers' College in 1960. He is fondly remembered for his work on the Committee of Hamilton Teachers' College, Melville Campus, in organising recent reunions and get-togethers.
On behalf of the student intakes of 1960 - 1964, we offer our condolences to the family.

R I P Francis you were a very good friend. Condolences to Dean and Lisa and family - Diane Wightman