Graeme; the best in-law any family could have. Your way with people made all you met and chatted with feel as though they were not only your friend but part of your family. We are so blessed to have known you first as our son's father-in-law the best grandad our grandchildren could have and then as friend and family. What you have passed on to your children, children-in-law and grandchildren is such a lasting legacy of helping people, including people, teaching informally and formally, being an example of family life and marriage and so much more. You were many things to many people; comedian included lol!!! Although you had a career your interest in people was the main thing thus your teaching meant so much to thse who received and you who gave. I am reminded of this whakatauki: "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata." "What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, people, people. This is the example your life portrayed. We will miss you.

Graeme, I will always remember you as a humble, down-to-earth person—always with a smile on your face and a wonderful sense of humour. Your love for teaching, your helpfulness, and your willingness to share your knowledge and time were truly inspiring. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know you on this journey, and I will always cherish our conversations. Your zest for life shone through your love for your family, your passion for education, and the many things you kept yourself joyfully engaged in. You will be dearly missed, Graeme.

To Graeme's Family. It's with sadness that I write this since hearing of Graeme's passing. I had the privilege of working alongside Graeme in a few different capacities. As already attested to by many, he had a passion for teaching. Of all the things, foremost in my memory was his teaching. For colleagues, for new learners and employees. He loved the science and its application. There was an accompanying story for any lesson to be learnt and Graeme always had an experience to share to help hone any point home - perhaps with a forgotten name of an old co-worker but the technical details were always there! Graeme was also a hard worker - going above and beyond the call for help, whether for secular work or for his family. I think there would be few who could say they flew as often as Graeme to work on behalf of their family. I also personally appreciated that even when Graeme and I had shift in roles within the same company, he afforded me the space and respect to do things, even in a way that was perhaps was different to how he would have done things - but despite the vastness in difference between his experience and my own, he supported me and helped me reach the same outcomes. He not only was passionate about his own pursuits, but those of others. His wife's passions and interests he spoke as passionately as they were his own. It was the day I had heard of his passing that I was earlier just reminded of him - by a Netball score on the radio. I wish, truly, that the family heals and celebrates the life and name that Graeme had. A devoted family member, a hard worker, and a skilled person through and through. 'A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth; to be respected is better than silver and gold.' Kindest regards, Flynt N

Graeme should be remembered for a whole lot of things... one thing that should be remembered for his high quality (and telling) of Dad jokes. There was many an occasion when he would start on his joke... but halfway through he would start laughing at his story and the giggling would get worse until he was funnier than the actual joke. He was also an expert... if it was building cabinetry, designing the inside of campers, wiring up pumps, working on the mill... you name it, that man could do it and do it so well. Over his family and his extended family there are so many projects that Graeme has left his signature in high quality work and design. But more than his joke telling and technical expertise he was just 100 percent, a genuine and kind person. He will be missed.

Dad, it probably wasn't until I became a parent that I truly appreciated everything that you were as a dad and husband. A truly exceptional example of someone who is generous with his time and his love. You gave your full self to everything that you did and your ability to turn your hand to anything and be good at it was truly unique. Growing up I took for granted your ability to fix and build all things, and thought all dads were like this. Right until the end of your life you prioritised helping others with projects and to-do tasks. Our homes have your touches all over them and we appreciate so much the help you have given us in getting ahead and being set up for the future. You somehow managed to juggle a very successful and passionate teaching career whilst also being so present for us as kids and then as adults with our own children. I feel immensely proud to be your daughter and will cherish all the wonderful memories. You tried so hard to stay with us as didn't want to miss out on anything still to come. No amount of time would ever have been enough. I feel blessed to have had you for 46 years. Thank you for being my dad. We will miss you forever.

Graeme you were not only my big brother, you were someone I looked up to when growing up. You have been taken far to young, you still had so much to give in every way. I love & respect you Graeme. RIP GRAEME.

- [ ] To my big brother. Such a shock for us to hear of your passing. Big brother I remember the many fun times over the early years when we travelled to different places for Xmas holidays, like rowing us in the tinny around the harbour at Little Waihi, surfing the waves at Ohope and riding our bikes round the neighbourhood. You always had 2 little kids following. You’ve been a great dad and role model, a steadfast husband. To Jan, Caroline, Rachel, Mark and families this is a very sad time, so give yourself time to grieve, then continue on your journeys and make Graeme even prouder of you. We are sending you our love and support ❤️ Lynne, Colin, Alaina and Jared