Roger BARCLAY Obituary

I sorry to hear of Roger´s passing, as I also worked at Barr Burgess and Stewart, my first job. While working there I asked Roger yo partner me at my Debutant ball which we delighted in. We are a great night, and a few nights prior learning to waltz
It was great to be a friend of Roger´s, and for a short time Roger and June were living over the road in Centre street, before I moved to Christchurch

The strangest thing ... last night I was reminiscing on my past after speaking with a school friend from the 1950s & 60s. Lying in bed I thought of the people I worked with at Barr Burgess & Stewart, Chartered Accountants in Invercargill late 1960's / 1970's (bought out by Pricehouse). Pat Service, Walter Weeds, Charlie ?, Mrs Harrington & many more. The one person in my mind who stood out was Roger Barclay. Today, after 53 years of not having thought of these former colleagues, I promised myself to look Roger Barclay's name up on Google only to be shocked and saddened to find his obituary!

Roger was a most optimistic, happy person. A kind man. He was excited about life and was very much in love with June. I recall his last working day before his wedding and he was beaming. And upon his return to work after their honeymoon, Roger just glowed. A man in love with his bride, June.

A lovely work colleague who lifted people's spirits.

June and Roger's family, my sincere condolences.

Best wishes
Jennifer Thomson
(Former work colleague).

I knew Roger only casually as a consequence of him reading the electricity meter at my home (a job I'm sure he did primarily to remain active). He was invariably engaging and delightful, usually with a story to tell, and it was always a pleasure to spend a few minutes chatting with him. I found him irrepressibly optimistic, even when relaying the story of his recent heart attack to me earlier this year. I was saddened to learn of his passing, and it is clear to me that "Roger will be greatly missed by all who knew him" is not merely a platitude. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

an true gentleman and fine artist

I was so sorry to read of Roger's passing and wish to extend my condolences to your family. Many memories of him from STC 6th form class of 1962.

Sincere sympathy to the family on the passing of Roger. I have fond memories of our school days together at the old " Tech". He was one of 3 or 4 males who braved the mostly girls commercial class.

Dear June
We are extremely saddened to hear of Roger's passing.
Our love and sympathy go out to you and all the family.Lovely
Memories will be the comfort that keeps you strong in the days into the future.
With love and sympathy
Robert and Marta Brash

Please accept my sincere condolences,

Dear June an family. So very sorry to hear about the passing of Roger. Such a lively man. Our thoughts are with you