Rhona THORPE Obituary

To Hugh and Family, My sincere sympathy in the loss of Rhona. She was a special person who made a great difference in many lives by her work for ESOL. To me now school and university days seem like yesterday. Rest in Peace.
Margaret Doherty.

Dear Hugh and family,
Thinking of you all. Rhonda was a tireless and warm- hearted person and a pioneer in ESOL in NZ. She will be long remembered by those who met her and worked with her.
Heather Denny, Auckland

To Hugh and all your family
Rhona was always the welcoming presence at ESOL meetings. She will be remembered for her tireless efforts as a pioneer in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Her ability to greet people in their native language always impressed me. She will be mourned by all who knew her. With deepest sympathy, Jenny Sew Hoy Agnew and Trevor Agnew.

Rhona's legacy is the greater awareness of the educational needs of second language learners, especially those of refugees. She not only lobbied administrators but also provided guidance and leadership for those of us teachers who lacked the vision that shem had. I admired her greatly and will always remember her passion and principled approach to her work. Her family can feel justly proud of her achievements.
Rod and I are in Europe at the moment so will be unable to join the memorial service but will be with you in spirit.

Dear Hugh and Family,
Please accept my very sincere sympathy in your loss. Rhona was a wonderful person That I first knew when she was Head Prefect at GHS in my first year as a teacher. Her leadership when so young was an inspiration. She will be remembered with affection by all who knew her.
Margaret Austin

Dear Hugh, Andrew, Jocelyn, Iain and all families
My special thoughts go to you all on Rhona's passing. I remember many happy days in Helen Connon Hall and on Students'Assn Exec way back in 1958. Rhona had so much to offer and was an inspiration to us all.
Also happy weekends spent on the farm at Mayfield with her lovely Mum and Dad.
God Bless Rhona.
Jocelyn Marshall (Hoskin)
Wellington

Dear Joce, David & family,
We offer our sympathy, love and prayers as you grieve. When reading of Rona's passing we recalled her lovely gentle spirit & warm smile. She contributed much & the world was a better place for her having been in it.
May you be aware of God's peace & find comfort in your memories of a loving wife, mother,grandmother & great grandmother.
Kind regards
Mary & Malcolm Russell

Nana, you shall be missed by us all. I send my love and strength to the rest of our family.

Kia ora Andrew, Pam and Hugh and whanau

Nga mihi o tenei wa pouri ki koutou te whanau pani. Haere atu ra e kui ki o matua tipuna kei tua o te paerau. Kua wheturangitia koe. Greetings to you the bereaved at this sad time. Rhona has gone to join the ancestors she is one with the stars).

I was reading the notice this morning as I am home with a cold and saw Rhona's name. Have read many of her thoughtful letters to the editor over the years. Phil and I send our aroha to you all at this sad time. I can be reached on my cell 0212964267 or 9811823.
Arohatinonui Tarlin and Phil.

sincere sympathy in the loss of Rhona. she will be sadly missed

Dear Jocelyn, David, Hugh and family
'Be still, and know that I am God' Psalm 46:10
It is never easy to loose someone who has played such an integral part in our lives, may you have peace knowing she is now at rest. With our love Kent and Shirley

Dear Jocelyn, David and Family.
It is with sadness that we read of the death of your Mother / Mother-in-law.
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. We care and we are thinking of you all.

My sincerest sympathy is with you all.
But now her spirit is free.