Hamish MACCLURE Obituary

Mr McClure. Loved his cricket, young, quick witted and fun. Room 23 teacher and adored friend. Can't believe he is gone... one of the teacher I will never forget. One of those who could never be replaced. Gone too soon, I cannot express the shock and loss when i found out... Can't imagine the pain his wife and daughter feel.. I can remember him bringing her to school, we had a soft toy making competition that day, and she was such an adorable girl. He is sorely missed.

Dear MacClure family, I haven't seen 'Mr MacClure' since he taught me at Cobham. He was an amazing teacher and my time spent with him and my class mates in Room 23 is one of the fondest memories of my life. He was a lovely down to earth, genuine man and i'm guttered to hear of this loss. My thoughts are with you. Fiona

As I sit here in Battambang, Cambodia, at precisely this time in Christchurch, New Zealand, family, friends and colleagues of Hamish will be gathering to celebrate his life in the school gymnasium. I wish I could be amongst them.

As part of the Middleton Grange family for 14 years on staff, as well as knowing Hamish's parents, Liz and John, my heart is heavy at the realisation that Hamish has been taken from you all too soon. Yet, he is now with his Heavenly Father, whose loving arms are wide to welcome him to Eternity, as they are to embrace in His Everlasting Love all who are grieving at this time. My prayer is that the celebration service will indeed be the testimony that Hamish's family intend it to be. My condolences to you all.

Hamish was an amazing, kind caring man and an inspirational teacher. He always went above and beyond for the children. He shared his faith openly. I'm terribly sad today but also thankful that we have a God who is faithful and that Hamish is in heaven. Until we met again. To Rachel and his beautiful children my heartfelt sympathy, I will continue to uphold you all in my prayers.

To Hamish's family. All of us at Grad School who remember Hamish send our love and sympathy. We remember Hamish's special humour and his real care for others when he was with us. Lois Chick

To Hamish's family. All of us who knew and remember Hamish at Grad School send you our love and deepest sympathy. Hamish was quite special to us during his training. His humour and desire to do the very best to help young people will always be remembered. Lois Chick

Dear Rachel and children. So very saddened on your loss of Hamish. We are sending you strong messages of love and support. Auntie Janice, Uncle David and cousins xxxx

We are very sorry and sad to read of Hamish's death.Jonathan, in particular, has fond and funny memories of his friendship with Hamish, as they grew up together in Avalon. We, the Ball Family, of Wellington, send our heartfelt condolences and hugs to Liz and John, and all of Hamish's family, in your huge loss of your very special son, brother, husband and father.

Extending deepest sympathies to the MacClure family.