I remember my teacher at Stratford Primary School circa 1968... Miss Iremonger. And one thing I distinctly recall is her telling the class and showing slides of her travels to Norway. It's one of the reasons my wife and I find ourselves visiting there next August. A fantastic and inspirational teacher, I'm sure she is fondly remembered by many ex-pupils. Condolences to all. Greg Whyte

David and family We are broken hearted to hear of Margs passing WE are thinking of you all as you travel this very sad journey Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers Marg Tina and family in AUS

To David, Leon and families, Our deepest sympathy to you all in your sad loss of Margaret, she was a lovely friendly and caring lady, who will be missed by you all. Thinking of you all in your sadness. Keith and Joy Hosking

David and family My sincere condolences for the passing of a wonderful lady.

Your mum was a special lady who will be remembered by so many. Sending love to the whole family and thinking of you all. Wiz, Sian & family

To David and families, With sympathy. Margaret and I were at training college together and we would catch up every so often in town. My thoughts are with you at this sad time

Sending lots of Love! Margaret was a wonderful caring Aunt and Godmother, and an all round brilliant woman who will be deeply missed. Leigh & Luke

To David & Family. I write to express my sorrow and sympathy for the loss of your dear wife Margaret.I didnt know Margaret very well only having met her 2 times but we are first cousins so I will tell of the 2 meetings. The first was when I was about 10 when Margaret and her friend stayed overnight with Frank and Nancy and their 4 children in Dunedin.(Frank was Lucys brother) They were hitchhiking around the South Island. The next meeting was at my Ordination 15 Aug 2015 when Margaret & David attended. They drove such a long way in the winter to attend. We had a photograph taken together with my sister Lezlie and her husband Warren. My memories of Margaret are of a very engaging person, willing to listen to the other. My prayer is that Margaret now be reunited in Christ Jesus our Lord. Yours John Pettit.

Sending love to the Eagar family. Margaret taught our kids at St Josephs and was a favorite teacher. I also had quite a few years of Margaret's company on our Wednesday walks around Taranaki. She was there regularly and great fun. Kate & Tim Payne

To the Eager and Iremonger families. We were very sad to hear of Margaret's passing. She will be so missed by you all. RIP.

Sending love and strength to David and family. Thinking of you all during this sad time. Rest in peace Margaret. Arohanui Baylis family xxx

To David and Family, I wish to extend my thoughts and sympathies to you all during this sad time. I have great respect for Margaret, a work colleague and as the first teacher of our children at St Joseph’s school. Her routines, passion, knowledge, patience and commitment impacted positively on many students. We have many memories of her learning programmes and experiences in Room 1, annual monarch butterflies, science discoveries and nature walks, are just a few. Rest in Peace Margaret. X

David & all the family Margaret was a great person I fondly remember the bike rides around the blocks of Stratford I’m sure Margaret did most of them then went home to fill in the kms she achieved each ride!!! Lovely lady you will all miss her thinking of you all Regards Bertie family

To David and family you have our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Noel and Gillian Caskey.

An amazing teacher who had such a huge impact on so many students beginning their school life. A lovely lady and a big part of St Joseph's Stratford history.

Dearly loved niece of the late Molly & Geoff Whiting and cousin of John, the late Denis, Mary & Joan; Anne & Margaret. Treasured memories of country life together. Her connected presence with David at Joan’s Rosary we will always remember. Love from all of us … Anne Natoli née Whiting 021385950

Farewell to a very special lady. Sending deepest sympathy to you David, Kyle, Leon, Ryan,Jared and your families in your very sad loss of dear Margaret. I hold special memories of our netball days, especially the Golden Oldies trips we shared.

Margaret was a lovely lady and a loyal friend. She was a founding member of the Evergreens netball club and we share many special memories. Thinking of you at this sad time, David and family. Glor and Norm

Loving thoughts and sympathy to David, Kyle,Leon, Ryan, Jared and families at the passing of Margaret. RIP lovely lady.

My sympathy and prayers to you and your family ,David. I'm saddened by Margaret's death . She was an amazing person and wonderful teacher . She was passionate about her students and they loved her , especially the little 5 year old's who thought she was their second mum! Every mother in the school wanted their new entrant child in Margaret's class! She was a favorite amongst many students, young and old! When she finally retired from full time teaching she took over the pre infant classes at St Josephs for many years. I fondly remember those Wednesday afternoons in the library when the littlies would get their first taste of a faith filled education from Margaret. She had a beautiful faith which she shared with all! I, and many other staff members, were blessed to work with her. We enjoyed our family connection too. God Bless . Rest In Peace Margaret Raewyn Sullivan -Brown

Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy. Such a lovely lady and a treasured work colleague of mine for many years. She was an excellent and truly dedicated teacher, including to our three children. She put in many many hours and her classroom was always inspiring. Always genuinely interested and caring of others. Remembering her fondly, Lynette and Gerald Rooyakkers and Family

A lovely lady. Our sympathies are with you David

To David, Kyle, Leon, Ryan and Jared, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Margaret. She was such a wonderful person who had endless amounts of time for many of us regardless of the situation acting as a surrogate mother on many a weekend preparing meals and shuttling us around regardless of the circumstances! A truly special person who will be missed by many. With kind regards Shaun Mullin

Sincerest Sympathy to you David & all of your family at the very sad loss of dear Margaret.You are in our thoughts & prayers.May she Rest im Peace.

Dear David and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. RIP Margaret Teresa Uhlenberg

David My deepest condolences to you and your family. Geraldine Rodgers

Thinking of you David and family at this sad time Margaret was such a lovely lady who I first met in our netball days. R.I.P. dear Margaret

David So sorry that your wife Margaret has passed away.A well loved "Stratford lady". May your many happy memories and the love and support of your family and friends bring you comfort at this time. With sincere sympathy.

To David & Family I've just learned of Margaret's passing & very shocked & saddened to hear the news. She was a wonderful teacher & netball coach and I was fortunate to have her for 3 years in a row at Stratford Primary School back in the late 1960's. She was a wonderful role model and very much loved by all those she taught. She was always impeccably dressed.She had a very positive influence on all those who knew her. I've lived in Melbourne for many years but managed to catch up with her most visits back home. Margaret was such a friendly person. David - you and the family will miss her greatly. But she will be remembered fondly by all those in Stratford who came into contact with her. I will certainly be watching the live stream of her farewell. Thoughts are with you all at such a sad time. Margaret was a very special person who will never be forgotten. Warmest Regards Lynne Wisnewski ( Thompson )

Leon and Ali and girls My heartfelt condolences to you all. My you forever hold treasured memories in your heart ❤️ Thinking of yous through this sad time. Jolene barton Perth

Fond memories in the maternity home together we had lots of fun, visiting when our kids were little, a real good friend and school teacher, will be sadly missed by many , rest in Gods arms now fly free xxx

Margaret was a dedicated resilient person, who in life, promoted wellbeing, fitness and endurance throughout age. She made the best custard slices and Xmas Baileys. She demonstrated grace in all her mannerisms. Sandy, Kimberley and Jessica will never forget her kindness and generosity of heart. We will forever be grateful, and trust that she rests in peace and comfort.

Sincere sympathy to you David and the family in the loss of Margaret. There will be many ex students of St Joseph school Stratford who will have many memories of their time with Mrs Eager . She was a big part of the Stratford community.

To David and Family. Please share our love and prayers for Margaret passing. She was a lovely person and we are going to miss her. Stephen and Robyn Kendall

Very sorry to see of Margaret's passing. She was my teacher in Std 2 and was so loved by us all. Memories of her famous French hair do stand out. Later in life we became friends through our children. Sadly I can't attend the funeral as we are out of the country. To family our sympathies at the loss of a great lady.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Sue Morresey and family.