George BLAKE Obituary

Dear Lorna

My deepest sympathy to you, Tere, Aroha and your families, Mihi and Ben.
My memories go back almost 50 years when I first met Goerge on a trip he made to Kaipara College with his rugby team from Otara College. The next year I joined the Otara staff and made a wonderful and lifelong friend when I met you. I watched as a special friendship developed with you and George while you both taught PE so enthusiastically to your students. I was thrilled when you later married as you were such a great couple. I've loved my many visits to your home and always enjoyed great hospitality from George. He had such a lovely and welcoming smile.
I know you are already missing George terribly but you do have such wonderful memories. Ben, you have been blessed with a Grandad who took such and interest in your life. You are richer for all the time you spent with him.
Lots of love to you all.
Raylene

Dear Lorna, Mihi and family.
Des and I are sorry to hear of George's passing. I enjoyed catching up with him for a friendly chat when he was out on his bike. A caring, friendly man. A loss to the Ramarama community.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Des and Ellie Redgwell

Dear Lorna, Aroha, Mihi and families. We were very sad to learn of the passing of George and while we only knew him for a very short time, we all enjoyed his smile, his wisdom and his company. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Thank you so much for connecting with Murray and Noelene and family, we all appreciated your kindness and caring.

We miss you and think of you often. Me te aroha tino nui atu, Noelene and Murray Mincher, Carolyn Ambags, Denise Hemus, Alan Mincher, Grant Mincher and families.

BLAKE, George Te Otinga Meremere (George) Passed away on 11 July 2016. Much respected and loved Koro and Kaumatua of Bayfield School. Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Lorna; Mihi and Phil and Ben, and family. Thank you for lending us Koro George and allowing us to share his wisdom and knowledge about all things Tikanga Maori. The customs and Te Reo he introduced and taught us will be retained as lasting memories and practices for Bayfield School for many years to come.