Wendy BLITHE Obituary

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a genuinely wonderful person. Wendy always made me feel special and was a delight whenever we bumped into each other. I'm so sorry I missed the funeral, I would have been there if I'd known sooner. My sincerest condolences to Sue and all her family. A huge loss, she'll be sorely missed. Much love, Ruth Lester-Scott

Wendy, my beautiful friend! I was so lucky to have you as a friend. You were such a kind, caring, thoughtful person. You loved helping others but struggled letting others help you. You taught me to live life to the fullest. You taught me to spend money and enjoy nice things. You taught me to wear the pretty dresses. You were so brave, so strong and even when in so much pain you still tried to make me laugh. Thank you for all the fun adventures, the movies, the drinks, the road trips, the shopping trips, the times you just hung out with me and my family. Thank you for being a great friend. I will miss you so much. Love you lots

So incredibly sad to hear the news. Wendy was a vibrant and enthusiastic teacher who loved to see the students smile and have a laugh. Her choice of books, such as "I need a new bum" had students giggling away and our senior class loved to distract her with storytelling...where they learned a lot more than they realised and where good values and common sense, as well as laughter was shared. Our sincere condolences to her family, and the community as she was actively involved.

I first met Wendy when we worked in the Zone Accounts typing pool, again at a school I was a teacher aide and then a Thursday coffee group. Wendy enjoyed life and loved to travel, her adventures were fun and had us in stitches. Wendy went out of her way to help anyone and everyone and instilled in her pupils good manners. Rest easy now knowing your family gave you a lovely send off.
Karen Morley (nee Campbell)

So sad to hear of Wendy's passing, always knew her as Pinky, we used to work together in the Zone Accounts (Post Office) Days, never a dull moment that was for sure, caught up with her last year, she was so full of positivity and was looking really good, fly high Pinky Heather

My sincere condolences to Wendy's family..we worked together at Zone Accounts..such a brave lady..always enjoyed our times together...so sorry I won't be able to attend Wendy's service today..Rest in peace little Pinky..love Julie

I was lucky enough to work with Wendy at James Cook School in Marton. Such a vibrant woman and a lovely friend. She was always there for others. Lovely to have known you.

So sad to hear of Wendy´s passing. I taught with her at Fairfield school Levin in 2003. Deepest sympathy to the family.

many years ago i was Roslyn branch librarian and i remember clearly the first time i met Wendy so funny and open! a lovely soul gone far too soon

So sorry to read of Wendy's passing. A beautiful teacher taken too soon. Heidi and Jonathan and whanau, my condolences at this very sad time. RIP dear lady
Glenys Murphy (Edmonds, ex West End School)

Very sad to hear of Wendy's passing. We absolutely loved having Wendy relieve at Colyton School. Always had us laughing in the staffroom. We will miss her dearly.
Donna @ Colyton School

Condolences to the family. I knew Wendy for many years. She was always so full of life and so very generous and giving - such a caring and gorgeous person. Not to mention her stories - guaranteed to end up in a fit of giggles no matter how you were feeling, she just had a knack of bringing joy. My heart is heavy at the thought of her loss and wish I´d reached out to her in recent years. I can hear her voice and a story now - rest easy now and don´t take the Mickey out of the big guy too much chick!... Sorely missed, in sadness much love Steph

My good friend, travel companion and colleague. Always ready for a chat and a laugh. You made the world a happier place. I will miss you.

Ka aroha hoki:
With deepest sympathy.
Karen
Karen Minkkinen
As an old native once said to me: "Observe the Whanau Marama, the Children of Light on the breast of the Sky Parent. They know not decay or death, they live for ever; they are unlike the people of this world; man is born but to be caught in the snare of Hine." So it is that, when a person dies, an old saying of the Maori folk is quoted: "Me tangi, kapa ko te mate i te marama" (Let us mourn and weep for him, for truly he dieth not as the moon dies).

Wendy you are the most courageous person I know who met many hurdles during your life and faced each one and led an astonishing life - you were an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed by all your family and dear friends - rest easy live Sharon and Pete

I will miss you my friend.Our shopping trips where we would encourage each other to spend foolishly and on generally colourful items.We shared a similarly odd sense of humour and I will miss that.Rest in Peace.You were much loved.

We will miss you around Roslyn, Wendy when you were in relieving. You were so bubbly and I loved having a laugh with you. Sending love to the family at this incredibly hard time.

Condolences to the family
Remember the good times/
Wendy had such a bright outlook on life it was always a p, Thanks for the memoriesleasure to see her

I was at Girls High with Wendy and then we ended up working at two work places together. We met up more recently too. Her bright personality always shone through. A sad loss for the family and everyone concerned.

Sad to read this today Wendy you were such a bright positive person who loved unconditionally .Will miss our chats and your happy face ,smiley face when you popped in for wee tipple .Rest easy Cathy