Michael FARRELL Obituary

A great colleague, fishing and racing buddy, and a fantastic intellectual. A true Grammar man who will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Stephen and Liz during this sad time. The Bing family

A great teacher and later friend to me and my sons. Sincerest condolences to Mary, Stephen and Elizabeth. He will always be remembered as an outstanding exemplar of the best sort of teacher among many fine colleagues at AGS.

I can still recite the verb conjugations I learned in Mr. Farrell's 3rd Form Latin class 23 years ago. I have learned three foreign languages since and his teachings of the basics of language stood me in excellent stead, as well as his sense of linguistic fun ("Caesar ad sum iam forte, Brutus ad erat").

Mike Farrell was an outstandingly noble and hard-working pillar of society. We were together at Richmond Road School and at Mount Albert Grammar School, and came together again in teaching at Auckland Grammar School. I was greatly honoured when Mike invited me to join his 2001 AGS World Heritage Tour, which gave me ever-lasting memories of Mike leading the charge around Rome, Washington, and elsewhere. Dearest Michael, thanks for the memories of a true classics icon in Auckland education. Highest Regards Always, Jim Carlyle.

FARRELL, Michael Seddon A gifted, inspiring and respected teacher of the Latin language over many years. Sadly missed as a colleague and friend by his fellow Augustani. Ave atque vale.

FARRELL, Michael Dearly loved friend of John and Kathleen Novak. Treasured and respected teacher, friend and mentor of Ryan, Rhys, Brad and John. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Mike, and condolences to Mary, Elizabeth and Stephen.

FARRELL, Michael Seddon (Mike). Retired Master of Auckland Grammar School (2003). 44 loyal years of service as Latin Master, Head of Faculty of Languages and more recently Heritage Officer, where he continued to enthuse the Grammar Way. A teacher, mentor, colleague and friend. An extraordinary man of great character, accomplishment, knowledge, generosity and compassion. The Board of Trustees, Headmaster, staff, students and Old Boys extend our deepest sympathies to the Farrell family. Per Angusta Ad Augusta.