Josie BELL Obituary

Since I moved back to NZ 6 months ago we always planned to meet and catch up at Badminton, but never made it. I am very sad that it is too late for that now. I have so many great memories of you from 9 years ago when we first met and played in a team together for a year. And all these years we've always kept in contact even though I moved countries a lot. It was a great pleasure to meet you Jo, and I am looking forward to meet you again one day. I am sure everyone loves you wherever you are now as much as everyone misses you back here! RIP dear friend!

Jo it's hard to believe your gone taken too soon.
Thought prayers with all your family and loved ones. We will meet one day Jo until then shine bright from above xxxx

Hi Jo
A very dear friend taken far too early. Many happy memories from years ago & our antics at the YM.such a wonderful & bubbly friend who will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure to know you xxx

Dear Jo. My friend for so many years. Remembering our touring holidays together especially getting lost in the Ribble Valley. We had such fun times. Will miss you. RIP. Anne xxx

Hi Jo,

I have many memories or us being friends, the time you bravely took me to London when I was 16 and we went to see a show and spent hours walking around Covent Garden.

The times you tried me to teach me to play raquet sports and I never could quite get the hang of it,

All the shows we did together at the YMCA, when you would test me on my lines for endless shows

the friendship you had with my Mum, you were always there as I went through my late teens, a sort of big sister, someone I confided in so many times.

I was so happy when you followed your dream to NZ...

see you one day when it's my time and we can catch up again over tea and fairy cakes

Dear Jo
Been remiminising with many of your friends in Scarborough every since hearing the sad news. So many happy and fond memories of time spent with you, the laughter and fun you brought along. You turned your hand to most things and lived your life to the full. A bright and bubbly person with a unique sense of humour.
A bright light has been extinguished far too early.
Until we meet again.
Lots of love
Graham xxx

Dear Josie My Beautiful Cousin, I am in shock, still can not believe and Truly Saddened by your Passing.
Your Beautiful Smile and Aura will Shine in Heaven. You will be Forever in Our Thoughts and Hearts.
Our Deepest Condolence and Sympathy To Uncle Edwin, Auntie Betty, Uncle Alan, Paul and Daughter.. From Ruby, Damian, Joshua and Sara xxxx

Dear Jo, I'm so saddened that you have left us. I remember when I lived in Scarborough in 1994 fondly meeting you as part of the cast and crew of Barnum and then Beauty and the Beast. We had such fun times back then. I was so excited to have you come and stay with us in Australia on one of your trips to this side of the world and then you moved to NZ! It was so good to catch up with you and meet Paul when we visited on a couple of occasions. You are one of those friends who just catches up where left off. I Will miss receiving my annual Xmas calendar Jo, but more importantly I will miss you Jo. RIP. Josie Robertson xx

Jo was a wonderful and warm person. I will always remember my visit to NZ and how great it was we fellow Seamer-peeps could catch up in Auckland. My mum and I will never forget you showing us around. Nothing was ever too much trouble for you was it! Bye for now my dear Jo xx

I will miss your cheekiness, laughter and your smiles. Will always remember the fun times had with you.

We had the pleasure of having Josie teach our son Jack last year. She was very able in getting him focused and working on his own.
She was always very constructive and positive in her teaching of Jack.
We are very lucky to have such people guiding and teaching our children. A very sad day to have lost someone so young and full of giving.

Thanks Josie.

Mark Smith.

Enjoy your new journey my beautiful friend. Till we meet again for pancakes. Love and light.

I will remember my petite and athletic badminton pal, our holidays in The Lake District and in Europe together, and in 2006, ten days in NZ having the holiday of a lifetime!

Jo and I enjoyed coffee and cakes at every opportunity - 'Treats!' as she always said, with a twinkling smile.

I will miss a fun loving, caring and loyal friend who followed her dream.

Memories of many badminton trips away and in gillies. Always keen to play.
Enjoyed and shared jos love of art.. have a small piece here. A special lady.

Josie was a lovely, sweet lady who taught my son at Meadowbank School 2 years ago. She always greeted me when I bumped into her on the school grounds and my younger son loved science club which she took this year. Her sudden death has shocked everyone at school and she will be remembered by all the families whose children she taught.
Praying for strength and comfort for Paul and Charlotte who she was very proud of and spoke highly of.
With love and sympathy
The Mansfield Family

Jo I will miss your bubbly, vibrant personality. Although we have not caught up for a few years we communicated via Facebook. Your art and photography always a pleasure to view. You left us too soon Jo.

I lit a candle on Easter Sunday for you in seamer church Josie. Thinking of your mum and dad partner and all those who miss you. Sleep in peace Hayley xxx

We were at Scarborough College together, had English with Miss Something or Other. I was childish and bored, you smiling and interested; a better person than most (perhaps all) of us. I never knew you well but I know without doubt that the world has lost someone who made a difference for the better. RIP, Josie.

Though of a much earlier SC generation a loss at such a young age is terrible. I leave you with these lines

I am standing at a harbour. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!" "Gone where?" Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side. Her diminished size is in me, not in her and just at the moment when someone at my side had said "There, she is gone!" there are other eyes far away watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "Here she comes!"
That is dying.

"Dear Jo, I still can't believe that we will not meet again in our club days. Your innocent smile & caring attitude will be solely missed"

I remember a lovely schoolgirl who just got on with everyone and everything. Always smiling even in adversity. God bless

Dear Josie and family,
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear of your passing. I know that you have gone to a better place. You were my best friend when I started secondary school and we had many happy times together. I will always remember your smile and the way that you saw the good in people. I never heard you say anything negative about anyone. You will be missed.

I will always remember those crazy badminton weekends we had away for Masters or with Balmoral. You, Dawn, Neil and me. God we had some fun times and for that I am thankful. I will miss your kind soul. Rest in Peace.

Dear Jo, We were shocked and sadden to hear of your passing. We will always remember your smile and kindness. We will miss chatting to you on court and you taught us so much. Rest in Peace
Jason & Lina

I will miss the joy and laughter she brought to many a conversation.
Poivala u miru

Dear Jo, I will miss your smile & playing the game together we love. We will keep you in our hearts on court. Regards Matthew

Dear Josie
Thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive colleague. It had been such a privilege working in your class. I am going to miss you very much but I will always cherish the memories. Rest in peace.
Jennifer
Teacher Aide
Meadowbank School.

Sending strength and love to family and friends. Xoxo

To my dear friend Jo. I cannot believe you are no longer with us.You were such an inspiration to many and touched the hearts of many as you followed your jouney and life with Paul in NZ. I look back fondly of the happy times we had together at university, and even though we lived miles apart our friendship never wavered. I used to love to hear about all your travels and life through your love of photography and art, and your love of badminton and teaching. I was just so sorry we did not get together in person for years. I am so very sad and shall miss you greatly. God bless you and sleep tight with the angels. Thinking of all the family at this sad time XxxxSara and Paul Garton

Dear Jo I miss you so much I can't put into words all the time we spent together I miss your warm smile and the adventures we went on. I hope your at peace free to continue your jounernys stopping to take just the right photos I love and miss you so much xoxox

Dear Jo the shock of your passing has left me numb. May you be finally at rest the art and music in your soul be free for you to dance and sing forever in the people lives you touched and memories of your smiling face. Forever the teacher always organised trying your hardest to get best out of others not showing how much work it took to get there. I love you so much I will always remember your smile and the adventure you took us all on and the countless photos. It's not possible for me to put into words all the emotions we shared together the hugs and tickles and special moment I truly miss you xoxox

RIP Josie. You have left us far too soon. I wish I could call you back.

RIP Josie. You are sorely missed.

BELL, Josie. We mourn the loss of our hardworking, caring and valued teacher, colleague and friend. Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Josie's family and friends. From the Meadowbank School Staff, Students, Parents and Board.