Marguerite KEARNEY Obituary

I was heartbroken to read of the death of Miss Kearney in the Herald this morning. I missed the Saturday notice and read the Monday notice at 10.17 - too late to join her family in Devonport. Miss Kearney was the most inspiring teacher I ever had. Her love for her students was always evident and as an 11 year old, I knew that I was a cherished student. In 1967 Miss Kearney loaded her Form 1 class into a bus and we headed off for the most amazing one week adventure based in Putaruru with visits to a stud farm, Rotorua tourist sites, Kinleith paper mill, a log cutting operation, trout hatchery... the list went on and on. An absolute highlight of my school life and the same for many others.
I was able to catch up with Val when I lived in Devonport and a great memory was taking her to Alexandra Park with one of my sons to watch her horse race. RIP Miss Kearney, you made a difference to many young peoples lives.
With much love to Val's family, Christine Driffill McDonald

KEARNEY, Marguerite Valerie (Val) At home on 10 April, 2015. Wonderful sister and sister-in-law of the late Maureen and John Creery (Putaruru). Aunt of Graeme and Dianne. Great Aunt of Marilyn and Kevin, Ray and Janina Swan, Sharlene Swan and Darren McAuley and families. Great great Aunt of 10. Remembered with love. The struggle is over - rest well.

KEARNEY, Marguerite Valerie (Val). Much loved great aunt to Sharlene and Darren. Cherished and adored great great aunty to Brad, Jess and Sophie McAuley. Forever in our hearts.