Benjamin MCCARTHY Obituary

Thinking of Ben and his family today. I had Mr. McCarthy as my teacher in Enthusiastic Eight. He taught me so much about stop-go animation, computers and IT. At 23 yrs old I still have so many fond memories of being in his classroom along with the DVD we made of all our creations throughout the year 2008. I will always be grateful for his support and teaching style, he was an awesome asset to Hokowhitu. I can 100% say my love for art and creation started in his class. There aren't enough words to express how much of a positive impact he had on all of his students.

Mr. McCarthy taught me during the years 2009 and 2010. He was one of best teachers I've ever had. Broke my heart to hear the news. May he rest in peace. He will always be in the hearts of his ex-students and current students.

My deepest condolences to Miranda and family on the loss of a great friend and a top bloke with a heart of gold.

I had the pleasure of known Ben as a fellow colleague at Hokowhitu School. I have so many great memories including you making a kiln outside Room 7, your fun water aerobics and those cool moves, your hobbit feet shoes, your creative artwork, animation, everything ICT and so much more. You were an inspiration to not only the kids that you taught but also the teachers that had the pleasure of knowing you. You will be greatly missed and there has been a big whole left at Hokowhitu School with your passing. My deepest of sympathies to Miranda, Tyler and Lara and family. RIP Ben.

Miranda,Tyler and Lata, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Ben. People loved and cared about your Ben, because he loved and cared about others so dearly. He was a special person and a wonderful teacher.xx

Met Ben while teaching at Hokowhitu School and I know we all have cool memories of him. He always had something funny to say, mountains of patience with us when we had computer issues and time for everyone he worked with. I am truly sorry for your loss Miranda. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.

RIP Ben,
You were one of my favourite students at the former TCol, and you became a wonderful teacher

I met Ben through friends that went to Tcol and have some really great memories of him. Ben was a really sweet, funny, lovely guy xx

Mr McCarthy was a really cool teacher who always did things to make us laugh. He made school really fun, and taught me lots about computers. We will miss him heaps.

I first met Ben as a student teacher at Hokowhtiu School in 2002. I was very impressed by him and was delighted to be able to appoint him as a beginning teacher a couple of years later. What an excellent decision that was. His death is a tragic loss to education, to his family, and to the world - such a lovely person.

Ever since I heard the tragic news of Ben passing away, his smiling face has been constantly on my mind.
I met Ben when I was teaching at Hokowhitu school. He instantly became my role model, as the kids adored him and he was always doing the coolest thing in his class. He was such the individual and so passionate about what he did.
I will honour you by endeavouring to be the best teacher I can be.
Rest in peace.

So sad to hear of this loss. Lots of fond memories of Ben from T-col. A top man with a very kind heart. Thinking of you Miranda and your family x

A sad loss of a kind, generous and special man. My thoughts are with you and your Whanau Miranda.

He mihi aroha ki te whanau o Ben. Condolences to Ben's whanau. Such a wonderful young man who was so generous and kind. I am proudly wearing in his memory one of the taonga pounamu he gifted to my husband Dawson and I a couple of years ago. Aroha nui xxx

Ben taught my daughter Amy (yr 13 now) and my son Sam (yr 12 now), both my children thought very highly of Ben,andtalked of him well past their Hokowhitu School days, he was a great teacher and left a lasting impression with them both
We are so sorry for your loss

Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. I remember Ben as a top man with a heart of gold.

Dear Miranda and Family.
Our family was double blessed, Miranda you taught Liam and Matthew at Tui 3 and Ben taught Liam in his last year.
Love and Light to you Miranda and the children xox

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still near and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, loves leaves a memory no one can steal.

Dear Miranda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort

A wonderful man and a big loss to education and community. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

Sending heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Both my children have been taught by Ben, who was a great influence on them.