Joy AGAR Obituary

Oh my only real friend, still missing you and still inspired by you! See you again for more of your special Joy! Love always.

Miss you and think about you a lot
You were needed elsewhere and had to share your magic with others

So special to know you chose to share some of it with me ☺.

We’ll meet again special lady xx

Dearest Joybelle, not just your anniversary or your birthdays, you name is mentioned with love so often around town. Miss you xx

I am thinking of you today my beautiful big sister, it´s hard to believe you have been gone 10 years ago today. Time has gone by so fast and think about you all the time. I´m sure you and mum will be having a cuppa and cigarette together up in the heavens above and having a good old chin wag. Am also thinking of your kids and grandkids today. I miss you and think about you all the time and love you to the moon and back. Love and hugs always
Your little blister sister Cathy

Dear Joy I have been looking for you for years then tonight thought I would look again only to find you had become a Star above. My heart sunk so sorry I didn't know. Blessings to your family as I remember them fondly from Gisborne.

I miss you my special friend x

Thinking of you with much love darling Joybelle, sadly missed xxx

Happy birthday darling Joybelle...still miss your lovely laughter xxx

Love Jos

Happy Birthday Wonderful Woman....
Can't wait to meet up with you again sometime, have a beer and a good old laugh.
Miss you Lovely Lady xx

Happy Birthday. Think of you often x

Happy Birthday beautiful free spirit Joybelle, hope you are keepig Noel's hair tidy up there. So many wonderful memories, love Jos xx

Dearest Joybelle, thinking of you today. How we all still miss you.
Forever loved, Jos and Noel xxx

Joy,
You were my hairdresser in Northampton when you owned Catz. Something made me google your name today & I am so sorry to hear of your passing. You were so inspiring & creative and truly lived by your own rules. I so admired you! Rest in peace beautiful lady. All my love Fleur xoxo

Happy Birthday Mum, we are thinking of you and miss you so much. Where ever you are up in the heaven's shine some sun shine our way. Forever in our thoughts and loved each and every day. xxx

Thinking of you with love dearest Joybelle. Not just today but every day there appears a little reminder of you somewhere. How we all miss you. Love always, Jos and Noel xx

Happy Birthday Mum, You would have been 63 years old today! I can't believe its been 18 months since we lost a great mum,a fantastic Nanna & awesome person who gave so much to us & touched so many others throughout your amazing life! We all miss you so terribly. Never are you forgotten, but remembered every day in our lives.

Since your passing mum, you have taught me how much life is really worth, how important it is to love the people you care about and to remind myself every day that its the simple things in life that make such a difference, not what you have or expected to have in life. Just appreciate what life is really about - Thank you.

I so wish I could bring you back, just to touch and hold you in my arms once again. I hope where ever you are, your enjoying that free spirit of which you always were.

Thinking of you today.

Love Hamish, Melissa, Bella, Molly X

Dearest Joybelle,18th September 2014, your birthday, just wish you were here. Missed and loved always. Jos and Noel xx

I have your photograph on my dressing room table Joybelle and still can't believe you are gone. There is so much of your presence around Mangawhai which is a beautiful reminder to us all. My heart goes out to the ones you have left behind. God bless you, you are forever in our hearts. Jos and Noel. xx

My dearest beautiful Sister Joy, it is one year today since we all lost you so suddenly, I think of you everyday and have a candle burning for you today, still can't believe that you have left us all, thinking and sending lots of love & thoughts out today to Kat & Eddie, Hamish & Melissa and Shara plus all your beautiful grandchildren, Bella, Molly Joy, Habeba and Ehab...and special thoughts go out to your special man Dave.... I loved you so much Joybelle and miss you so much, always in my thoughts and my heart....love your little blister sister Cathy xxxxxxx lot of hugs and kisses always xxxxxxxxxx

Sad to find this, but Joy you were the best and the way you encouraged others is your legacy. You touch my life in the 1980' when I was lost you worked magic with hair but you also changed my life. Cheers and condolences to your family

Happy birthday Joy. John would have been over to raise a glass with you. He misses you so, how about zooming into his dreams sometime soon? : )
Arohanui, Heather xxx

Happy birthday Joy xxxx

Thinking of you today Joy as it would have been your birthday and you would have been 62yrs old today, miss you and think of you always, lots of love forever xxxxxxx

Dearest Joybelle
Missing and mourning you every day, but especially this day, "your birthday". With love, Jos and Noel xx

Joy
I had just tracked you down again and then had to let you know Howard died on Xmas Day. I spoke to you on the phone on January 13th you said you would raise a glass to Howard on the 16th. Recently I thought I hadn't heard from you for a while so I emailed you today I just thought I would contact you again and so so shocked to read that you too had passed away in January. God we had some great times.Howard always said no one cut his hair like you.
Rest in peace

Such sad news, with affectionate memories,
Glynis

You lit up the world, Dear Joy

Joy Agar, legend. I would happily have sat all day and all night waiting for you to cut my hair. The shop was never dull, full of interesting people and fun. I loved the way you cut and coloured my hair and told your stories. My hair was always perfect, has never been the same since. Over the years I've thought of you and that huge mirror, remembering you said you would take it with you so you could see all the people that had sat in front of it over the years. Dance free wonderful girl! XX

My Mum,
She loved and adored her family, an amazing grand mother who loved and adored her grand children in so many ways, they were her world, she loved to teach, show, paint & inspire them.

Her Art was incredible, the founder of the Mangawhai art foundation, it was her belief to put Mangawhai on the map as the art centre of the North, New Zealand. Her "Stingray" at the Mangawhai Museum simply remarkable and I'm sure will be come a piece of Mangawhai history.

Her Hairdressing " she was the best" a teacher and an inspiration to so many. She was one of Britains best!

Mum love to fish, Dave & herself were the perfect fishing buddies, calling me often in Melbourne to tell me about their latest catch, there were always a few snapper & Kingie Stories to be told. She loved being out on her boat & she could fish with some of the best.

My Mum was a inspiration, not just to me and my children, but to many other people, had this amazing ability in believing in people before they believed in themselves, she was a great encourager and an amazing women who brought so much happiness & joy to others, some would often say that Joys inspiration has change ones perception and lead them to a better and happy place.

I'm so proud to be your son, I love you with all my heart, I miss you so terribly much, I have no words to explain why I have lost you so soon. You will be forever missed.

See you on the other side my darling mum.xxxx

Joy - I adored you - such a beautiful soul. You are a shining star and guiding light. Blessings to your family and friends. The loss is huge.
Love you forever

To celebrate Joy's life, work and friendship please join me at The Old White Hart Northampton NN4 8BS on Saturday 23 rd February from 7.30 pm can't wait to see old faces and toast to Joy with you all

Joy with her brother and sisters,Lynn,Bruce,Diana and Cathy...the link is now broken but you will never be forgotten xxxxx love always and forever xxxxxx

Very sad.. You were an inspiration to so many. X

To Joy! and to your beautiful family Thank you for being my insperation in life! Increadible creator you gave me so much, and other so sadden that you where taken for us so early tragic loss of a very insperational lady never to be forgotten.....Love and thoughts are with you all....

Hey my old mate Joy. .. only a month ago I woke up with an urgency to find you on the net and track you down. You may have gone physically but my memories of you and my heart will keep you close..always. . You were only visiting us here temporarily to spread your loving words, fun, zanyness and zest for life. Now youve gone home again and I cant wait to sit and have a can of Red Stripe with you in that big Spiritual place in the sky!
My heart goes out to Kiri, Hamish, Shara And of course all those close family members. Be strong and take comfort that Joy is there by your side with that cheeky smile.
Love you Joy xx
Tracy, Joe & Dan xxxx

Joy, so sad for you to be taken from the world and your family so suddenly. I have very fond memories of spending time in your Salons and many a weekend and summer holiday in your home making a nuisance of myself with Kiri. Always Warm, Always Welcoming x

Joy, great memories of your kindness, talent and creativity. Thank you - I will always remember you as a lovely and beautiful person. x

Joy, so cruel for you to be taken from the world and your family so suddenly. I have such fond memories of spending time in your salon and many a weekend or summer holiday with Kiri in your home. Always warm, Always welcoming x

So saddened by the passing of this wonderful "force of life" The world will be a poorer place without her. Our love to Dave, Kiri and all the extended family

Kat, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mum was quite the character !
I'm privileged to have met such an icon to our industry!!
How can I cut your hair when your mum was supposed to do it in 2 weeks time? I wish I was half the hairdresser she was!! May she rest in peace and give you the strength to carry on, you share her extraordinary gift and we are all thankful to have known her.
Love Jules , Berwick, Melbourne. Xx

Joy, memories of you bring a smile to my face, you were truly unique. God bless you x

Joy you were so lovely to me, when you did my hair for a hair show you did in the 80's. I remember you as a really sweet sister, very kind and giving. Will never forget you and your amazing talent and beauty of soul. Rest in peace beautiful lady. Susana Figueira. xxxxxxxxxxx

Thank you for your love and light Joy Shine on dear friend, all love and heartfelt condolences to Dave and your beautiful whanau,Love as always Jules

Dear Aunty Joy,
I feel forever so sad that you had to leave us all. We will always remember you in our minds and our hearts. You were an amazing person and so very generous in love and life. Your were inspiring in every way an we will miss you so very much. I will look after dad for you and make sure he is ok. Rest in heaven and one day we will meet again.
Love you
Simone, Jamie, Tahj and Reid. xxx

Dear joy,such fun,so very talented and kind,i was like many inspired by joy,thank god for you,thankyou joy love hilary.condolenses to joys family and loved onesxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Nanna joy ,

I love you very much and every one misses you !! We know that your always with us even thought we can't see you . Me and habeba where talking the other day and Habeba said "I'm not sad that Tatas gone but I'm sad that she didn't take her stuff . Ehab was ok but at times he started crying and saying I want Tata to come back . Ehab & habeba sent you some pictures and they hoped with all there might that you would get it . It was beautiful when habeba said to me that " Tata will always be my guardian angel and will always protect me ! You would of laughed if you saw Molly painting her self . I hope you like the pictures that we drew for you !! We love you and will always miss u love hugs and kisses bella love u more xxoo

Word cannot even begin to express our deepest sadness. Thank you just isn't enough for all you are and how you enriched and brightened our lives. Your laughter, love, strength, encouragement, amazing support & you- I just feel blessed that I was lucky enough to have you in our lives. You will be forever in our hearts. Our beautiful Mother and Nanna Joy. We love you so much. This is not our goodbye but see you soon. We know you are with us always just like we are with you. We love you to the moon back and beyond! As the girls would say love you more Nanna Joy xxoo

Joy and I in September 1980 on a night out in London to see our beautiful friend Leo (R.I.P) on stage - Fifi and the Firebirds!! Joy and I were both Virgos, out in style celebrating our birthdays! I have so many fond and funny memories of times together. Joy had a generous heart, she helped and encouraged so many people, including myself. I loved and admired her.Sadly we lost touch and I wish I had a chance now to tell her how fond I was of her. Condolensces to all her family and loved ones. Linda xxxxxxx

I have very fond memories of Joy and Catz ... as a regular client, it was only natural to ask Joy to do mine and my husband Gary's hair on our wedding day. We will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary later this year. So thank you Joy for being part of our special day. Thoughts and prayers to all your friends and family at this sad time.

Warm, generous, funny, compassionate and so incredibly talented. Joy, you are amazing, and you would not believe how often over the years since you left the UK we have talked of you, and laughed at the lovely memories. So sad to hear you've really gone and left us. Sending love after you. Margaret and Marina.

So avant garde,inspirational and talented.You had faith and encouraged me to be confident enough to design and paint Catz hair salon for you.You leave a very large void in many lives but will always raise a smile in our memories.x

Pioneering, barking mad, sweet, kind have been relaying stories all week about the fun times. So sad

Completely bonkers in the best way. Some fabulous memories you diamond, I'll never forget you.
Much love to Hamish, Kiri and Shara

from Andy Lauren and Rachael x

Joy will be missed but never forgotten having touched the hearts of all who knew her. I'll never forget her
kindness in ringing me from New Zealand when my own mum died or her generosity in welcoming me into her home when I was travelling New Zealand a few year ago.

Beautiful beautiful Joy I loved you from the moment we met. You have never left my thoughts and never will. I will always be here for your kin.

You bought Liz and I together 27 years ago, and we're still together, so we've got lots to thank you for. Will never forget you. Liz and Andy Bedford from Northampton

Joy cant believe your gone !Thought i would get to see you down here on earth again! feel so sad that you went so soon .you were always so refreshing full of laughter and love no rules when it came to creating. Thankyou for so much you were a inspiration to me and so many !! one night stands out in my memory we were going to the northampton carnival so you decided we would paint your beetle pink and like a cat we stayed up the whole night to do so then in the morning we painted ourselves as cats and off we went to the parade another time i was trying to get kiri to eat her cereal and she refused to eat it with a spoon and went for it with a fork she was about 8 or 10 years old strong willed like her mum.I miss you joy and miss the way you say ten .Dance with the angels special one

An icon and inspiration to many, I was deeply saddened to hear of your passing Joy. I remember like it was yesterday sitting with you and having a beer, talking about New Zealand and its culture, and I thought of you when I emigrated here. Can't understand why you would have wanted to leave this awesome country but if you hadn't then our paths would probably never have crossed. I feel privileged to have made your acquaintance. Rest in peace old friend, may your memory shine on.

Arohanui xx

Al xx

Joybelle, our "Mother Theresa" of Mangawhai.
So gifted, so loved, so mourned.
An angel on earth and now an angel in heaven. Rest in peace our special friend. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Love to Dave, Hamish, Kiri & Shara and families. We are praying for you all at this sad time.

Jos and Noel xx

One of life's true angels-an unforgettable person. rest in peacr darling Joy.
Joanne Chiswell and Betty Walsh

Joy -one of life's true angels.
Much love to those who loved you during this saddest of times. Rest in Peace darling Joy.
Joanne Chiswell and Betty Walsh

Joy, we will never forget your kindness, the world will be a sadder place without you. George and Sharan xx

Joy, You have been a strong spiritual force to many, and have returned whence you came. We will miss your beautiful smile and laugh, your genuine empathy and kindness. Your creativity will always be an inspiration. We love you and will miss you dearly.

Joy, what a wonderful lady, that will be very much missed. Sending lots of love and thought to Dave, Hamish, Kiri, Shara and your families, as well as Patricia. So sad to not be able to attend the funeral of a very special person. Love The Hastie's, Rob, Deb, Euan and Fiona xo

Joy, you were one of lifes beautiful people, gone too soon. You will be missed by everyone you met, even those like myself, who only caught up with you from time to time.
A special, lovely person.....

Rest in peace Joy. A special and lovely person remembered fondly here in Northampton

In my prayers

The only reason I'm a successful speaker today is because of Joy Agar.

Around 20 years ago she organised a surprise talk for me in the UK - she took me to a friends house were she had secretly organised many people to be - it was my first talk - if Joy hadn't surprised me this way I would never have had the courage to start speaking.

Joy believed in me before I believed in myself - she was the best encourager I have ever met.

This poem I wrote my help anyone that new & loved Joy...

Please Believe These Words

Before I couldn't always be with you,
but that's all changed now,
you see, there's no time in heaven, which means I can never be without you,
so, I'm always with you.
I'm with you now as you read these words.
I can see things much more clearly than before.
I can see the biggest part of us always remains in heaven,
and only a tiny consciousness comes to earth.
So you see, the bigger part of you is here, with me, now.
It's not easy to see me as before,
but that's ok,
its only because you are looking through that tiny earth bound consciousness.
I was brought back because I was needed to be closer to God and you.
Heaven is even better then I thought it would be,
you see, it isn't a place, it's a feeling.
Imagine the most wonderful feeling ever,
multiply it by the biggest number ever.
Well, that's where I live now.
Heaven is far too wonderful to be a place,
things can happen to places,
they're a bit like bodies,
that's why we don't need them here.
It's ok if you doubt what I'm saying,
it's just that there's no doubt in heaven.
If you're wondering why I talk as if you're not with me,
it's only because I'm talking to that earth bound part of you,
and when that tiny part is ready to be released,
you'll know then what I know now.
Please don't hurry to be with me,
you already are.
We have eternity, I can see it, it's so wonderful.
The rest of your life could seem long,
but remember it's only a tiny consciousness in eternity.
Allow yourself to grieve - it's natural
Allow yourself to doubt - it's natural.
Remember I'm always with you - it's natural.
The pain you feel I understand,
but you know your tears are not needed for me,
how can they be when I'm standing in heaven next to you?
All our good times are not gone,
I'm in them still and you're with me.
Please believe me no stranger wrote these words - our love did.
Now there are no goodbyes, no farewells,
how can there be when you''re here with me now?
Just as I am with you.
So I'll wait with you, until you like me are freed.
Freed from that tiny tiny consciousness called life.
Until then, I ask just one thing of you
...Please Believe These Words.

Richard Wilkins

Haere ra Joy, safe journey. A bright light on Earth has been extinguished and now resides with the Angels in the never ending cosmos. Heather Steadman and family. XXX