To my good friend Margaret, When I started working with you in 2007 in the medical store, you taught me not only my job but also to be tougher when life gives you lemons. You supported me in so many ways. I will never forget all the funny times and laughs at work. Your stories of when you were younger living in England with no power. Being so young I had never met anyone that lived with no power and used to walk to the dairy to collect smokes and alcohol for your parent. You shared such great stories and you were the best at listening and giving the best advice. I am grateful I got to see you 2-3 times a year in Taumaranui when I would travel up. I'm sad I will Miss you this October but I know you are around us all. You are a beautiful Angel that I will Miss dearly!. I hope your with Nova. I will see you again my friend x love you to the moon and back! Margaret.

To my sister Margaret I was blessed to call you my sister,
 and also call you friend;
 You’ve loved me unconditionally,
 And stood through thick and thin. You’ve shared my joys and sorrows,
 My laughter and my tears.
 You’ve been my inspiration,
 As we grew up all those years. Rest among the angels and the family dear sister. I won’t ever forget you Marg. I will listen for your whispers amongst the wind All our love Rob, Kath and family xx

It was March 1988 when I started working at 1 BSB Trentham Military Camp, that i met my new Boss, Margaret. She was a very strong English lady who made me feel welcome. She was a very good and fair boss, who liked and expected work to be actioned her way. As this was before the advent of computers work, had to be handwritten. Subsequently there was always a large amount of paperwork around Margaret's desk. We all worked hard but had lots fun and laughter. In later years when she went to live in Taumarunui we phoned each other every few weeks to catch up on the latest gossip and reminisced about the olden days. When I spoke to Marg a couple of days before she was omitted to hospital I knew that she was fading. I was so glad I made contact with her that day. Marg, you will be missed by your family, past work colleagues and pets. You are now at rest. Love Shirl x I would like to finish this verse, for the family.: FOR THOSE I LOVE. When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do . You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, be happy that we had so many good years . I gave you my love, and you can only guess how much you have given to me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, but now it is time I travelled alone.

If roses grow in heaven lord, please pick a bunch for me Place them in my mother's arms And tell her they're from me. Tell her I love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile Because remembering her is easy I do it every day But there's an ache in my heart That will never go away Much loved mother and friend. Gone but not forgotten you will always be in our hearts and memories.

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds of shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of birds in the sunny weather. Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Hundreds of bees in the purple clover, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one mother the wide world over. My dearest mum you have left a gap in my life that can not be filled by anything. Your footprints are etched in my soul, you are part of me and I am part of you. Your love has sustained me all my life and I don't know how to go on without it., without you. You will be missed forever. Rest easy my darling mum, until we meet again. Your loving daughter Cathy

Nobody in this whole entire world has been, or ever will be the type of person my grandmother was. Because even tho she had it tough, she showed us what it meant to look after one another, no matter what is happening and no matter what the situation is. I only ever felt looked after by her, I never once questioned her love for me, she did everything she possibly could to look after me - more than anyone ever could. And it’s because of her that I look after people who matter to me too. She showed me how to do that. I’ve never done this before and I’ve never done life without being able to call her crying if something goes wrong. But I know she’s still here with me, and I just know she knows that mum and I are getting through this together. She is the toughest person I have ever met and if I can be even 5% of what she was, I’ll know I did good by her. Anything I do now and in the future will be done knowing she’s watching and knowing she’ll be proud of me, I’ll always look to her for support and love, and I know she’ll never be gone as long as I remember her - which I always will. You were the best, Gran, you did more for me than anyone in the world and I love you so much. And even though I’ll never see this photo pop up when you call me in the phone, I will see you again one day. Love you Gran.