Tracy LEMON Obituary

As a semi-recluse and in shock having just learned, this is my obscenely late condolence to Tracy's family, the Rifles Original 15s and farewell message to a friend, Miss Incredible. A vibrant personality who rose from the shadows of her mentors to lead, inspire and touch the hearts of many. An infectious smile, her laugh, her nature all that stood for LIFE. I played alongside this chick on the rugby fields of Roskill Districts, Ponsonby, Auckland, NZ & College Rifles. The first time we met I knew she was destined for great things. She always looked up to us and wasn't afraid to speak her mind, on and off the field. We respected her for her courage. After rugby our paths crossed on the school rugby fields of Southern Campus (with a very young Valerie), MIT, the Otara Rec Centre, Tamaki Intermediate and more often in Kawakawa, always smiling and still trying to get me into triathlons. Small in stature BUT unmatched in kindness I'll be sure to visit when I travel through Paihia - just for you my young friend...

Chucky,the legacy of love,unselfishness,and caring were the qualities Tracey represented. A pleasure to teach alongside,and learn a lot from in terms of rugby.My love and thanks to her family,and legion of friends.We were privileged to say she was a close friend.Ia manuia lou malaga uso !

hey ms lemon i know i wasn't the best student during p.e but you always kept me in line ,i thank you for that and still cannot believe you are gone..rest in peace ms lemon.

Ms Lemon you were such an inspiration to most student pushing them to sport but sport wasn't my thing but I remember our last conversation when you caught me trying to run away from PE lessons then you said to me don't waste my life I could be more but I need to prove it to myself. RIP Tracey Lemon I will never forget the supportive words

Tracey NOMEL...ive only just learnt of your passing... your were my funniest friend when we were young.. ive always meant to look you up and have followed your progress through the years (rugby, triathlon)...I was too late my friend to reconnect in this life, maybe another one we will get a chance. RIP funny girl..Charlie Davey

Miss lemon what can i say, you always kept me in line and always pushed me to be the best when it came to sport especially rugby.you will be deeply missed!.God wanted his angel back!. RIP MISS LEMON!

have been searching 4 words or thoughts, but i just can't find them. rest in peace TM Lime. Good memories shall always survive...massive thoughts 4 family & all she inspired...

Kia ora Tracey aka Chucky, I will always remeber the fun times with you and Lou, TP, Vicki, Shelly the rugby games, the trips we made. I still can't believe you are gone. Such motivation, determination, the young rangatahi lives you touched...however they are your legacy! arohanui Michelle

Thoughts are with Traceys Family and Friends at this time

Kia Ora Tracy ... you gave so much of yourself to so many ... maybe it took too much of you and you gave to much ... those you gave to and inspired will keep your journey and challenge going

Miss you mate . I am really bummed out. I think of you often Chuck .Always remember the fun but for now i just have tears <3

Wow, what a shock! you were such a great Teacher at Tamaki Intermediate. I will never forget the Passion you had for the students there, and also your Passion for Rugby! you were Strict, but one of the Best! RIP Miss Lemon.

Good for you.... you burnt bright while you were here.

Oh no !! Gone so soon - Rest Easy Miss !!

Gone way to soon. What an inspirational person you were Tracy. Working with you at Tamaki Intermediate School you taught somany people to strive for the best. My children remember Miss Lemon as an awesome teacher. The Russell Family

Gone too soon. So inspirational to others when she could be,a quick wit and always kind. RIP Tracy. Sally & Shane

Chucky Lemon. So many great memories of our rugby playing days, both together and against each other and the drink up were even more memorable. You have been such a big inspiration to so many people Chucky. You're in charge of the 5 cent and spoon game up there, remember, don't give it away. Will miss you dearly my friend. Front rowers club for life. Rest easy my friend xx

Tracey, what can I say? All those times where we chewed over the fat of life while drinking far too much wine. You were good to me matey, I won't forget you. X
Berni Albrighton (UK)

Thank u for being a great Teacher n Tutor whilst in school, altho its sad news, ur in great hands now. U always pushed us for good and never gave up on us at our bad times. May u Rest well xoxo

Chucky, Its obvious you touched the hearts of many my friend, you have gone well before your time, however, you've packed in many adventures and memorable tales along the way, rest easy.

Rest in LOVE Miss Lemon! Thank you for pushing me to believe myself, especially during physical Ed back at SCC! Will always admire and remember you for the positive attitude you gave me and other students.

ex Student SCC (2001) XO

RIP Tracy, so inspirational and so sadly missed.

You were such an inspiration Tracy both for your sporting achievements, professional work ethic and your infectious smile. You will never be forgotten.

extremely sad that you have left and that i did not get the opportunity to tell you how much you are an inspirational teacher. RIP forever in my heart.

thank you miss for never giving up on me you taught me that your future is wat you make it and can just see you preparing the beep test for me . gonna always remember your smile

Tracy Lemon - So sorry to hear of Tracy's passing. I Haven't seen Tracy for many, many years but the times we spent together were always fun times. My thoughts are with family and friends.
(northland swimming and Orewa Surf Club)

May you rest in peace Miss Lemon!! I will forever remember what a kind and gracious P.E. teacher you was at S.C.C.
R.I.L <33

Tracy ,a special person with a big heart and a bigger smile.
Couldnt make it to the funeral today but thoughts and prayers to your family today.
Sake and Adelita Sotutu

You are an inspirational angel Tracy. Rest in peace.
To Kathy, 'thinking of the one you loved, thinking of you all'. Arohanui xox

Haere Ra Chucky Tau! A beautiful wahine you were, thank you for sharing part of your life with me and my whanau, much aroha to your whanau may they find peace!

To Tracey lemon you have left a space that will be hard to fill the impact you made on the rangatahi at tkkm and scc was huge. I still have photos of you and Ari and big val frm when you took thm on outward bound the ambition you set those kids with set them for life's obstacles no fear never say never much love to you. To Tracey's mum who I got to meet this time last year as you had just overcome surgery and Tracey was up looking after you glad I had the opportunity to tell her how much she impacted on my daughters life. With much love and aroha the brown whanau

Hey Chucky still can't believe your gone. So many memories but the vision of you that always comes to my mind is you with your shoulders shrugging (in laughter) usually when we were meant to be in serious mode and trying to hide that big as smile. Rest easy my friend.

RIP TML - many hours spent riding, talking, laughing, drinking wine (and tea for me). Such a special person, full of life and love, you will hold a special place in our hearts forever. We still have lots of Tracy's beach pieces in the house - never forgotten. Will be missed IMMEDIATELY!! Hugs and love and Peace. Helen and Steve (aka Dave) xxx

Trace...gonna miss that cheeky infectious smile I always got to enjoy with our random catch ups and banter about life's lessons. Was so amazing meeting you, studying, racing and hanging out together. You made a difference for so many people - battling challenges with them. So glad I knew you.

To my dearest friend I will always have fond memories of you rip arohanui kimi in wa Esperance

Tracy will beremembered for her sense of fun and her 'can do' attitude - Rest in Peace Tracy - Debra Pene and Maureen Barclay ex Southern Cross

So sad to hear about Tracy. One of my old Teachers College buddies. Had lots of good fun together. The pair of us limped over the finish line of the Auckland Marathon a few years back. I will miss her infectious laughter and smiley face. Thinking of all Tracy's family and friends at this sad time.

Chucky Lemon!! I was speechless when i heard you have passed. I will never forget how u looked after me during our years with the mighty fillies..thank you for being a great leader, inspirational mentor and most of all friend...god bless on your journey..gone but never forgotten

Alofa tele your friend
Marina 'BOLDY' SIlimaka Wong-Ling

Ma te atua e manaaki e hoa. You were full of energy and had a heart of gold. Moe mai i te moengaroa e Tracy.

Arohanui

Tracy Lemon. A friend, mentor and an inspiration. I met Tracy ( Chuckie ) playing Rugby in the Auckland team in my early 20's and throughout the rests of our lives our paths have crossed on many occassions, MIT,Southern Cross to name a few. Whenever I caught up with you, you were always the same cheery, straight talking friend I knew. You left many great memories for the students of Southern Cross and you are and will always be spoken of in high regard. Bless you my friend. Arohanui Juls Wharton

Lemon Tree triathlon will not be the same without you, I always remember our Canberra trip spotting camels. You where always the highlight at any event and I will miss you so very very much. Unable to travel tomorrow to say my official farewell junior is going to arrive any day so will have my own farewell for you. Will remember you forever my friend. Sue Dorman

So sad to hear this news. U pushed everyone to their very best – there was no such thing as ‘can't'. I got to know the ‘real' you when school had finished. You let me tag along to your camping spot on NY in The Mount with your lovely mum. We had a blast! The memories of school PE are the beep test, block run and the fear of explaining why we didn't have our PE gear. U have left behind a huge legacy at SCC – our teachers had huge influences on our life. Am sad that you have no idea what you meant to us all and how much of an impact you had on our lives ? Thank you for all the kindness you gave me – the iron man clothes and shoes to encourage me to exercise..typical you lol. Much love to your family at this difficult time. Miss you Lemon xx

Such a bright bubbly personality yet she was a tough gal too who trained hard and was never afraid to get her hands dirty.
Very much a people person who could connect with all walks of life. We will miss you Tracy. Rest In Peace

Tracey Lemon, famous in the hearts and minds of many. I knew Tracy as my first Head of Department at Southern Cross Campus. She inspired and challenged both students and teachers. An excellent role model. She is still a big name in my life and her legacy of beep testing (and outrunning everyone - pre switching to ironman), with the students will live on in my lessons. One of her favourite sayings many years ago.. "never say, would of, should of, could of - You do it now" is something Tracy stood by. An amazing lady - I am very sad to hear of her passing.

I met Tracy at "Outward Bound" a few years back, when we on the same course - and if it hadn't been for her, I would not have made it through. We were like chalk and cheese, but for some reason we "clicked". I feel honoured to have known her. I will miss you mate.

So sad to hear of Tracey's passing. A fun loving and very capable woman. I remember her as a bubbly teacher's college student, full of life and mischief. She went on to become a very successful teacher and an awesome athlete. I feel so sad that Tracey has left us. Always remembered with much love and affection.

I can't believe that this sad and unfortunate death has occured. We had the pleasure of working with Tracy. She was kind, quirky and always had your back if you needed her. Also, being part of her support team at Iron Man 2008 was a highlight for myself. "Ma te atua e manaaki, e tiaki ia koe. Me hoki koe ki nga maungataetae ki te purei i raro i nga whetu, i roto i te ringa o te atua" May you rest in peace and may the lord bless you. May you also, float across mountains, play amoung the stars, under the guidance of the lord our saviour. Gone, but not forgottten. Much love, Rob and Chels

Rest Eazy Tracey (Ms Lemon) sending my thoughts and Prayers of Love and support for the family at this sad time. I was blessed to get to know Tracey as a Teacher/Tutor/Coach/Strong women (from highschool TKM) She'll be dearly missed xoxox Thank you for the great memories I have of you Ms Lemon (Tracey)and the teacher that you where Muwaahz xox R.I.P

Tracy " Chuckie " Lemon I remember when you first came to join us at the ponsonby rugby club,you were a little tough player with a big heart" BIG SOFTY"(LOL)Its been a great pleasure playing with you for Auckland and The Ferns and all the other sports we manage to get into,I have a lot of fond memory s of us all playing hard and parting even harder.RIP in Gods hands My Friend Nina Sio-Milne.

I got to know Tracy "Chuckie" in the mid-1990s when she came to Tallahassee, Florida (USA) to play rugby for a year. She made quite an impression upon me. Wonderful lady. She will be mised.