Marion TOWERS Obituary

I corresponded with a lady called Marion Towers who lived at 14 Korama Street, Remuera, Auckland 5. She was interested in family history and her link to her ancestors Ann Martindale & John Dickinson who were married in 1791 in Slaley, Northumberland, UK. If this is the same Marion I am deeply sorry she passed away. I still have her letter and e-mails. If this is not the same person then I apologise for the intrusion.Best wishes, Ronnie Teasdale

I had nothing but admiration and respect for this lovely lady who could draw out the best in her pupils as I found in playing a duet on the piano with her.
Marion Towers has left us with
treasured memories of good times gone by that were the building blocks of who we are now.

With fondest memories of Miss Dundass,Always had the best interests of her students. 3C, 4C, 1959 -62. R.I.P.
Arohanui,
Ria Davis (nee Te Kanawa)

RIP Miss Dundas,
One of your naughty students here, Shirlene, you were always sending me to the [principals office, Mr Kane, he was kool as. You were ok it was just me. God Bless. Arohanui.

I have read through these lovely messages and thoughts of Mrs Towers. I too remember the clickety clack of her shoes, her footsteps along the path under the walkway, her deft fingers on the piano keyboard, and her firm but fair ways. There were the uniform checks, the sound of the metronome, and hearing her calling out letters to students in C Block as they sat with their hands covered....keyboard at the ready. I never actually had her as a teacher but she was always there with a kind and encouraging word or two for a quiet shy girl from Mapiu.

When my dad went to TKHS she was Miss Dundas - she gave a great deal of her life to teaching.

Thanks Mrs Towers.

My condolences to the family.

Chris Patel (nee Andrew)

Marion, with my sad thoughts you hsve gone on your way and today as I recall the lovely times we spent chatting and how welcome we felt visiting you, when we were back, in NZ, the memories become a treasure. You will always be remembered. May you rest in peace.

Mrs Towers was such an incredible pianist and typing teacher-she took no prisoners in class and expected excellence. Every student who had the privilege of having a teacher of this calibre will be forever grateful of such impeccable typing skills... Fcf space we will never forget. God bless Mrs Towers-you are a legend

The Kane family is saddened to hear of Marion's passing. You were a very loyal and dear friend to Pat and Mary during dad's working years in Te Kuiti, and in later life in Hamilton. You also provided great encouragement to our children with their music. You will be sadly missed. David and Sharron Kane and family

Farewell Miss Dundas, thank you for your guidance in our young lives, we have never, and will never forget you. Moe mai i te rangimarie (Rest in Peace) Mata Paki, Tekuiti High

When I learned touch typing from you, little did I know how valuable that skill would be in today's world where we constantly communicate via the keyboard. Your work has touched many. Maree Jeurissen (Penny)

Time to say goodbye to a lovely lady who taught many of us some valuable life lessons that will always hold us in good stead. RIP Mrs Towers.

Farewell dear friend. I will miss our weekly telephone chats and newsy emails. God rest your soul. Lots of love, Nina....

RIP Mrs Towers. A little lady with a huge presence. Will be remembered always.

You taught a generation to type and how to cope with life. Rest in peace Marion, you have earned it.

Thank you for teaching me how to type, you were a hard teacher but i would never have learnt had you not been. If only I had realised back then you just wanted us to succeed.
I remember your classes more than any other.

Rest in peace Mrs Towers.

Mrs Towers - the little woman with a big presence. Strict yet fair. Passionate about teaching and bringing out the best in her students. A very good typing teacher, for those who chose to listen and learn, and type to the beat of the metronome. A fantastic pianist and valuable member of our orchestra.
Rest in peace.

Farewell to an amazing Teacher and friend, those little clickity clack shoes will be trotting to heavens door right now. How blessed we were to have shared a part of your life. From the girls of 3Cand 4C 1959/60.

Rip

Dear Miss Dundas an inspirational teacher an a wonderful lady.
She got me to be the best I could be.
I've always remembered her with great fondness. R.I.P.
Kay Eccles nee Wallace

Fondly remembered as a firm but fair teacher. We met up 20 years later & she still remembered me. An end of an era with wonderful memories. Condolences to the family.

Mrs Towers, what respect you gained & expected from all your pupils, for a little lady you had us all standing to attention when you walked through the corridors of Te Kuiti High School. Well deserved & earned, I will forever remember typing "F G F space" Rest in Peace.

My typing teacher in 80's, she would play the piano music and we would all have to type in time and if one was out of sync she would find you quicker then you could hear her coming up behind you. A lady that was strict on our uniforms, didn't appreciate back chat. Showed the character of the woman she was. Rest In Peace Mrs Towers

Think we all remember Mrs Towers, our typing teacher. Later in life one appreciates their effort, not always when its given though. Bless

Mrs Towers, one of the few teachers who left a lasting impression on me. We never appreciate the lesson taught until later in life. My condolences to the family. fgf space.

Our dear friend, colleague, teacher and beloved Granny Marion. You were an amazing generous lady and shared so much of your time with so many people. Rest in peace Marion, we will miss you terribly

Graeme Cowley, Nina Parker and family
Mark and Bronwyn Sinclair and boys xxx

I'll always remember Mrs Towers for the strict but fair and loveable teacher she was. I probably wouldn't be the Law Clerk I am now if she hadn't taught me my skills as a typist. I'll always have respect for her. My condolences to family and friends.