Barrie SLYFIELD Obituary

Barrie was my Std 3 teacher at Westown School and I remember him as my best ever teacher. Had the pleasure of visiting him last year when attending the Centennial. An enjoyable hour or so with his memory "sharp as a tack". Colin Cutforth

I knew Barrie through teaching and bowls. An amazing sense of humour with dozens of jokes and wise saying on hand. A great Paritutu Bowling Cub Member and an effective caring and greatly loved teacher. He put a little spark into the day for everyone, he will be fondly remembered and sadly missed
Go well Barrie, keep the jokes going and rest in piece. God bless you.
Eddie

To the Slyfield family, thinking of you as you farewell Barrie. Great sailing memories in the Sunburst racing NPYC, on behalf of the Francis family

CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE FAMILY, we really are a family from the past with lots of very happy memories of Barry, his knowledge, his sense of humour , and the beautiful Geraldine , both being involved in getting the sailing into the Waitara Boat Club, Our may happy times we shared with you all , and as sailing buddies at Waitara We holidayed together, vividly remembering a trip to Whananaki , where we camped in the school grounds , and Peter bless you, taught our Dean to swim ( under the water) It is sad when we loose our loved ones but those happy memories and love you all have will never be lost, Love and Blessing to you all Graham and Dawn , Maree and Dean Lutze.

Barrie was a great NPYC member and I've never forgotten him after 70 years. RIP.

Enjoyed the stories of Barrie's early life from his courting days to his teaching days. Hope he wrote them down for others to enjoy.

Hi Judy, Peter, David and Andrew and your families. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. He did so well, good on him.
Remembered as my Standard 4 teacher - strong but fair, I learnt a lot.
I am thinking of you all. No matter how old you , or they, are when your parent dies, it is hard - he has been with you all your lives! Take care. Love Megan Clemance

Barry has been a life long friend of the family. Many special memories of the pot luck dinners held with friends through the NPYC. Sunburst sailing - always wearing a towelling orange bucket hat.
Wonderful memories never forgotten.
The late Graeme Johns, Pam and family.
Que-Sera

Our sincere Sympathy and thoughts are with all Barrie,'s family at this sad time. We have many happy memories to treasure. from Darcy, Kath & all the family

Condolences to the Slyfield family. One of the rare people that taught me at school that I remember well. I guess it helped for me our love of sports including Barry coaching us to a rare rugby trophy for Okato Primary school or the patter tennis courts, as we challenged you for king of the court. Our paths crossed at times via bowls or rugby clubs. Left a positive impression on my early schooling life.

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

On behalf of our father Bill Thomson (Edenvale Home, Auckland), we would like to send his condolences and best wishes to Barrie and Geraldine's family.
Barrie was Dad's oldest and greatest friend, and that bond lasted all their lives.
Our best wishes also to you all from Kate, Sara and Hugh Thomson

Condolences to the Slyfield family - Barrie a former neighbour, a sailing buddy and friend. Always ready for a good chat laced with a bit of humour. Coraleen and Charles.

As my Uncle Bills lifelong(since 5 year olds)friend, I have heard many stories what these two lads got up to! A life well lived-my sincere condolences to you all for the loss of a good man.
Regards, Trish Coronel

Thanx Barry for all the support and guidance you gave us all thru the Waitara High School years. A respected teacher and coach.

Barry and I met after he became a resident at Rhapsody. I'm a regular visitor there. Although we had only our age in common , we had many stimulating conversations about our past. I knew, and Ba.rrie knew that he had had enough. Sadly I was in hospital having a heart attack and was not able to be there near the end. I miss him already

Condolences to the Slyfield families. Barrie was my teacher and 9th Grade Rugby Coach at Waitara High School in 1954. A well liked and popular man. RIP Barrie. Your ex Pupil Malcolm Greenhill Hawera

Condolences to the Slyfield family....Barrie and Geraldine were close friends during the fifties and the sixties, with a combined love of sailing. We lost touch over the last thirty tears, which I now regret