Brenda LEIGH Obituary

to Colin and family Brenda was such a loving principal and teacher I was always the teacher's pet and use to follow her around

Dear Colin and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Brenda a wonderful lady always bubbly, good for a laugh , positive and could turn her hand to anything .Taken to soon . Love to you all Toss & Chris

Brenda was a very much valued and respected colleague and friend. My daughter was also very lucky to have Brenda as her first teacher. Much love to you all.

With tremendous sadness at Brenda´s passing, I remember the twenty five years of her life as a teacher, spent at Pahiatua School. Her high work ethics and the way in which she sought to bring out the best in every kid in her care. She had empathy for those who needed extra nurturing. There will be many ex pupils who marvelled at her meticulous printing and strived to copy it. She spent many years coaching netball, probably the whole twenty five of them. My daughters have many happy and intriguing memories of life attached to the Leigh household.
I think of the love she had for Colin and the girls; a true family person, the typical eldest child, assuming responsibility for everything , to make things happen in an orderly fashion.
Our condolences to you all. From the Pahiatua School wider community.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Brenda's passing. She was an amazing leader who did not hesitate to support her staff or students. She not only knew the names of every student at her school she also knew their story, their strengths and wouldn't hesitate to do what was needed to help them shine. Rest in peace Brenda xx

So sorry to hear of Brenda's passing, Our thoughts are with you all, at this sad time

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Brenda was a special lady and you will all have so many special memories to help you through this difficult time. Clive and Kris.

Sending my love and sorrow at Brenda's passing. She was the best in every way. What a joy always when we met. Thanks, Brenda for the care, love, and joy you always gave me. <3

Deepest Sympathy to the Leigh family .
Although our children attended Hiwinui school many years ago , I have always been most welcomed by Brenda when popping in to the school & we enjoyed many chats . She has done a lot for our local school & community & will be missed .
Frances & Parry Matthews

My deepest condolences to the family. Brenda was a lovely lady and a wonderful principal. I had the pleasure of working under her at Hiwinui school when I did my training. She will be missed. Kia kaha

Dear Colin and family, please accept our sincere condolences. Brenda was a fantastic person who touched so many lives, she will be greatly missed by all.

I clearly remember the first time I met Brenda.
I had just moved to Hiwinu, two doors down from the school. Brenda had just become the Principal, 20 years ago.
I was woddling down the road heavily pregnant, Brenda approached me and introduced herself, she asked if I had a new entrant in my belly.
And yes I did.
Brenda wasn't just the Principal, she cherished every child, she knew all their names, her door was always open.
Brenda thank you for all the support and guidence you gave to Jak and Van over the past 20 years and for our friendship.
You will be hugely missed, not just at school but by the entire Hiwinui community.
Our deepest sympathy to Colin and family at this incredibly sad time.

Very sorry to hear of Brenda's passing, I remember our Mum looking after your girls and how much she enjoyed doing that. We all send our sympathy to you and your family.

In loving memory of a very special person.

Deepest sympathy to to Brenda´s family & her mother Betty and sisters I attended Ballance Primary School with Brenda and Tararua College We met up & walked together on a Manawatu Stridors event a few years back the Ashurst to Esplanade event she was a strong walker & came in a head of me but was great to have met up after so many years I have notified my cousins Linda Marlene & Robyn , Jan Nee Hanson ex Ballance residents also they also send their condolences Go in peace Brenda Liz Hanson

Our deepest sympathy & condolences to Colin & family and the Robbie family. A lovely lady who inspired many. May your special memories of Brenda give you comfort at this sad time.

Brenda did so much for our boys at school, more so for our little guy with extra needs, she went above and beyond for him, he absolutely adored her too and enjoyed lots of little chats with her, such a sad loss and we are thinking of all of her family at this time, such an amazing lady gone far too soon x

Was saddened to hear of Brendas passing, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. sending love to All the family x

Sending strength and love to Colin and family. A lovely lady gone too soon

Brenda was an amazing woman who bought both the school and the community together, a hugely respected lady who laid the foundation for our own children and many others in their early school years. Her support to our family over the past 2 years will never be forgotten, and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to Mr. Leigh, Kelly-Jane, Hamish, the kids and her family.

We were saddened to hear of Brenda´s passing
Sending all our love to you Colin and family

We loved Brenda instantly when we met her at Hiwinui School. She is inspirational and we are so blessed to have known her and learned from her. We are praying for Brenda's beautiful family at this time of such immense loss.