Kevin PAYNE Obituary

Dear Kathryn and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin. He was a remarkable man. My deepest sympathies to you all during this sad time. My thoughts are with you all.

Only just heard. Star and I send our condolences. I moved to Palmy with my 6 year old daughter under difficult times and he was so kind and caring to my daughter and me starting a new life.

Dear Kathryn and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Mr Payne was the most incredible principal when I went to Cloverlea primary school. He is one of the reasons I have led to a career in education. He was always so supportive and would do anything to make sure we achieved our goals. He was such a kind and caring principal and he created such a beautiful culture for everyone. When I came back to New Zealand, I always loved going to visit Cloverlea primary school and to visit Mr Payne.

My thoughts are with you all.

Dear Kathryn and family
On behalf of Mt Biggs School we wish to send our deepest sympathy to you all. Kevin was a true gentleman and friend. His time at Mt Biggs is remembered with smiles. He will be missed by all.
Thinking of you.
Mt Biggs School Staff

To Kathryn and family, Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Kevin. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Michael and Barbara Stevenson

Sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. A wonderful teacher. Kevin was great help to Jason. Our thoughts are with you all. Take care. Valerie Peter ( Tub) Ewens. X

Dear Kathryn and family
Am sorry for your loss. I have always remembered Mr Payne as a teacher who taught us to do our best, especially in subjects we struggled with, and his encouragement in teaching me maths. Thinking of you and praying for you all at this time.
Carolyn Watson (nee Hansen)

Eric and I have been so saddened to hear this news.

"Mr Payne" was our school principal at Whakarongo in the early 1990s. He was an unforgettably kind and intelligent teacher who inspired and challenged us at a pivotal moment of our childhood education. He made mathematics fun and we distinctly recall his uniform of knee high socks with shorts!

Thank you Mr Payne for instilling in both of us a great thirst for knowledge.

Our deepest sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time, kia kaha.

Dear Kathryn and family
We were very saddened to hear about Kevin and are so sorry for your loss. It was truly a pleasure and a privilege working with Kevin for 14 years at Cloverlea School. He will be deeply missed. I remember Kevin as a very professional and down-to-earth' Principal. I always enjoyed our blokie chats about cars, cycling, swimming, fitness, and of course education.
Dave and Faith Sutherland

So sad to hear about this Mr Payne you were my primary teacher many many years ago & i want to thankyou for the time you helped me that day in the sick bay, I will never forget it! you were a really amazing man and an even better principal! I send lots of love and positive vibes to family and friends of this beloved man he really was something special

Sending love and strength to you and your family Kathryn. Let the wonderful memories and many a fabulous tale of Kevin's life bring you comfort when you feel the sadness of your loss. So sorry to hear the news, our thoughts are with you all xx

Dear Kathryn, Jeremy, Gareth and Brett
Our love and thoughts are with you. I have fond memories of my time at Whakarongo with Kevin as my teacher/principal. His ability to connect and teach continued throughout generations, I remember my youngest son came home a couple of years ago saying "Mum, I just had Mr Payne teach me swimming and he was pretty cool".
Mr Payne will always have a special place in our hearts, as do you all. Love from, Leigh, Danuel, Ana-Leigh, Jackson and Mason

To all the family of Kevin I convey my sympathy to you for your sudden and sad loss, Kevin was my Teacher at Opunake Primary School 1979. A wonderful Teacher to have. Memories to treasure forever.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike Shegedin - Opunake.

Dear Kathryn,
Our thoughts are with you and the boys and their families this week - we were so sorry to hear about Kevin.
You and Kevin were such great support and friends for Mum and Dad, especially in the last few years. We were really touched when you both came over for a chat after Dad's funeral.
We will be thinking of you all tomorrow.
Love Dan, Andy, Nick, Kathryn, Louise, Alistair and Suzanne

Kathryn and family, our love, support and thoughts are with you at this difficult time where you come to terms with the passing of Kevin. He will be very much missed. We have many fond memories of Kevin from Cloverlea School and at Whakarongo with you too Kathryn. Here for whatever you need and with much love, Gwen, Jamie and Callum.

To Kathryn and family
My heart is heavy. I am so saddened by Kevin's passing, word just don't seem enough. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate these difficult times.Kevin was a good friend and a Principal who will always be held in high regard
Suneal singh

Our love and thoughts are with my extended family. Sorry we won't be able to join you all. Janice (Crysell) and Rod

Dear Kathryn,
We're shocked and saddened to hear about your loss of Kevin so suddenly. We are ever grateful for the care that both you and Kevin showed for our girls when they were at Whakarongo School.
We will hold you and your family in our prayers as you say your farewells and look back on a life well lived in service to the communities Kevin led. May your memories of Kevin bring you comfort and gratitude as you grieve his loss. Karen and Hugh Kemp with Anjali, Miki and Anya.

So sorry Kathryn and boys to hear the news of Kevin's passing. I have lovely memories of you both when we worked together at ANZ Marton Kathryn. Hold onto the precious memories.

Dear Kathryn and family,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Kevin's sudden passing.
Our hearts a breaking for you but we know this is nothing compared to how you must feel at his loss.
All our love to you. If we could surround you with comfort and love to help you through this time we would be there in a heartbeat.

Dear Katheryn & Family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin. We knew Kevin at Cloverlea School, as we were the Bible in school team. He was an awesome Principal, very kind & caring. Our love & prayers go out to you & your family.God's love & comfort to you all at this sad time. +

Saddened to hear of Kevins sudden passing. Fond memories of his rugby playing days here in Opunake.RIP Kevin.
Brian and Audrey Quin

Hi Kathryn Jeremy Garath and Brett. All my love and thoughts are with you at this sudden and sad time. I have fond memories of family get togethers in Bignell, then on at Dougs and Donna Ducks, place. Kevin will be missed, I know that his siblings have had great pride in Kevins achievements and are devastated by his loss as I know you are.

Lots of love Chrissy (aunty Chris)

To Kathryn and all the Payne family, our sincere sympathy on the passing of Kevin. We have fond memories of when you lived in Opunake
Marion & Peter McNeil, Opunake

We are very sad and shocked to hear of Kevin's passing. We had some great time playing for Bulls Rugby Club. Our thoughts are with with Kathryn and your family
Mary & Paul Sharland

Dear Kathryn and family
Colin and I were saddened to hear of Kevin's passing
We have such great memories from the Bulls Rugby days
Sending our love and prayers to you all
Prue and Col Howard

Dear Kathryn and family
Colin and I were saddened to hear of Kevin's passing
We have some wonderful memories of the Bulls Rugby days
Sending all our love
Prue Colin and family

Dear Kathryn and family
Colin and I were saddened to hear of Kevin's passing
We have some great memories of us all back in the Bulls Rugby days
Sending all our love from Australia
Prue Colin and family

To Kathryn and family, so sorry to hear this very sad news. Kevin was an awesome principal at Whakarongo School, and highly regarded by parents and pupils. Our thoughts are with you, Julianne, Tim and Aleisha

Sorry to hear the sad news of Kevin's sudden passing. He was an amazing principal of Cloverlea School during my children's primary school years. Our thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Regards, Keith/Duurentijdt Family

RIP Kevin, you were an amazing principal and really made my daughters time at Cloverlea School super special. Thoughts are with your family at this time.

Dear Kathryn, boys and families. We are so sorry to hear this very sad news. He will be so missed by everyone. We have very fond memories of all the fun times we shared in Awaruna. Sending our love and thoughts to you all. Maree and Andy Smith

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and love are with you and your family Kathryn on the very sad news of the huge loss of a wonderful husband and father . Unfortunately we cannot attend Kevin's funeral as we are still locked in Russia and trying to get home. We're thinking of you all in this very sad time xx

We just can't believe this devastating news. Words escape the both of us. We offer our sincere condolences to you Kathryn and your family. We have very fond memories of both you and Kevin from our Opunake teaching days and these we will carry forever. All our love.

PAYNE, Kevin John:
Dearly loved son of the late William (Bill) and Joan Payne. Much loved brother of Warren (dec), Doug, Rex and Glen, Judy and George, Dawn (dec), and Donna. Loved Uncle and Great-uncle to many.