Deepest Sympathy David and Family on your loss of your much loved Marie.

Our sincere condolences to you David and your family at this sad time. Three of us attended the beautiful service for our dear friend Marie. It was a privilege to share her life story with your family. We have so enjoyed our frequent (pre-Covid) lunches together- eating delicious food, drinking wine which lubricated our conversations and discussions on a wide range of topics. Marie’s kitchen skills always made a great contribution to our dining tables. We remember her as quiet, caring, gentle but strong and gracious in manner. We will contact you David in days to come to join again in fellowship and friendship together. Foodies Too members: Pauline and George Haigh, Mary and George Corbett, Raewynne and Karl Rossiter.

To David and all of Marie's Family. I was so sorry to hear of Marie's sad passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Marie and David gave me such kindness and support during my time at New Plymouth Montessori school. From the beginning I relied greatly on Marie's wisdom, strength, and deep empathy. Marie, you were a hugely influential person in my life. Thank you for all that you taught me and all that you gave me. I treasure greatly those years we worked together at the school. Carol McKeever

To David and family My family joins me in expressing our sympathies and prayers to you all on the sad loss of Marie. A loved member of the Whangamomona community. Lesley Herlihy

To David & family. Sorry to read of Marie's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Take care.

So Sorry to read of Marie's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Warwick and Kay

Our deepest sympathy to David and family for the very sad loss of a beautiful and special soul. We will miss the wonderful visits to Australia, the special stories we’ve shared and the wisdom Marie always imparted. Marie, your gentle, caring and selfless nature will always be treasured in memories we hold dearly. Thank you for being in our lives. Rest in love and peace. You are sadly missed. Tracy, Patrick and family xxox

I treasure the times I spent with Marie and David when they visited Australia. My heart goes out to the family but especially her soul mate DAvid

An unforgettable woman who will be deeply missed my her wonderful family who have bought much positive energy to the world. Thinking of you especially Deborah during these difficult days. Pam Feetham .

Sending love and thoughts to the Russell family. Marie was a great teacher to children and adults, I had the pleasure to work with Marie and have my children taught by Marie. A woman with great passion and life long commitment to education. Rest easy May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at you back May the sun shine warm upon your face And rain fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again, may god hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all from Queensland Australia, such a beautiful lady and lovely memories of her visits , may she rest easy sending our love and thoughts to you all love from all of the Duckworth family xxxxx

Feeling for you David and your loving family. With sympathy. Alison Rumball

With sympathy for your loss. May she rest gently and you be comforted by the love and caring of friends

We feel your pain and loss. Our sincere condolences.