Rodney MACDONALD Obituary

Rip such a nice gentleman

Such a lovely to chat to and loved his spot at the beach , rest is peace such a gentleman

The world should have paused when "Mr. Macdonald", as I respectfully remember my former teacher, died. He had a profound effect on me as a pupil and I'm sure on many if not all his pupils. In an age when NZ children feared the strap, Mr. Macdonald maintained order in the classroom by earning our instant and enduring respect, instead. By example, he taught us patience, kindness, modesty, and to do our best. He'd take us into the bush to connect with nature, teach us Maori culture and impart traditional indigenous ways of interacting with the natural world. When I was nine and my family moved to Canada, Mr. Macdonald painted a picture of a tiger for me which hangs on my wall to this day. My debt of gratitude to Mr. Macdonald is huge and I am very sad to hear of his passing, but hope he is resting in a very, very well deserved. peace.

Rod, you were always so polite and informative about the history of the beach you loved so much.

Many beach-goes will very much miss your gentle soul.

Rest In Peace my friend.

In memory of Rodney ,a kind friend of the trainees at Teachers College 1960 1961

Pity Mr Macdonald didn't quite make it as far as the Meadowbank School centenial. Many past pupils fondly remembered him as the best teacher they ever had and in particular his imparting of his love of nature.
Graeme Edwards

Rod,
Our dear neighbour we are going to really miss you very much. Be at peace and happiness in your new after life and enjoy all you love and cherish Richard and Toni