Claudine TYRRELL Obituary

I never had Dr Tyrrell teach me. I was always looking forward to having her a my teacher in the future.
She helped me with Kapa Haka and always loved to sing.

My older brother is slightly autistic. He has no friends and when he was at year 10 school camp, he sat by himself so Dr Tyrrell went up to him and did experiments with him by the fireplace.
He also remembers the biology trip this year with Dr Tyrrell and how she helped him find a dolphin skull with a dead crab inside.

I will remember Dr Tyrrell forever and will always deeply miss her.
She had such a loving and caring soul and was such an amazing person.

Zoe H
Kaikorai Valley College pupil.

Love from your English family. Remembering the early days & the love Claudine shared with her Uncle David. xx

I was (and still am) both shocked and heartbroken to hear of the passing of my friend, Claudine.

Claudine was a long-time friend, a guiding light in times of darkness and a voice of reason in the cacophony.

Our lives are better for her having touched them and I want to extend my sincerest sympathies to her family and loved ones... I hope the memory of all that she was, all that she did and all that she gave can somehow ease the shock and pain of her sudden passing...

With heartfelt Sympathy to Caroline and family for the loss of your sister and soon to be aunty.
We enjoyed the time we spent with Claudine and Caroline sharing Tai Chi and Qigong this year.
Claudine's strong spirit and positive determination and energy are inspiring.
You are in our thoughts and hearts. Judi and the Taranaki Tai Chi Group.

So very sad to hear you have lost your beautiful girl. You have so many wonderful memories to hold close but sadly they never seem to lessen the loss of the tomorrow's that could have been. Our hearts go out to You Glenda and Dan and family. Take great care of each other as you grieve Claudette's passing. Love Jen and Jock.

I will remember Claudine for her vibrant spirit, warmth and generosity. She helped me a lot when I was a nervous new teacher. Such a talented and humble person. Sending love to everyone missing her. Arohanui.

You will be missed Claudine. Such a sad news. All my warm thoughts to Claudine's family and friends in this hard time.
I will remember fondly the singing/guitar/ukulele evenings at Cliffs Road. It was so nice to hear you sing and a lovely few years flatting with the best seaviews in town. One of the funniest memories will be that day when Claudine decided to take some fish head soup (that she was cooking at home) in a travel mug when we went to watch Where The Wild Things Are at the cinema... Ah ah!... It was not meant to smell that much but I'm pretty sure everyone who was at that session now associates it with fish :) Another funny one was Claudine's tomato plants on the kitchen window which from the beach or the esplanade look rather like something different and gave us a few giggles and interesting conversations!!
Memories to cherish. Good bye Claudine.

One of the best teachers around, I was one to be blessed of being taught by Dr Tyrrell. She brought so much fun, happiness and laughter to the classrooms, camps and sports teams! You be be missed at KVC

Claudine's singing voice was angelic, she taught me to hold a note as we girls echoed "dona nobis pacem" to noone in particular up the Zoology Dept stairwall during late night thesis writing missions. Such appropriate words now, wishing you peace. My thoughts go out to your family in this time of sadness.

I was so shocked to hear of Claudine's passing. She was so vibrant. I was firstly a fellow student, then taught her classes when she brought them to the NZ Marine Studies Centre. She will be sorely missed. My sympathies to get friends and family.

So very sad to hear this. Many lovely memories of an intelligent and caring person. Much aroha to the Tyrrell family.

Such incredibly sad news! I'll always remember Claudine's energy, passion, positivity and smile. An all-round incredibly beautiful person, inside and out. She made a huge contribution to our taonga poro group here in Dunedin, and was a wicked bird mimic! Sincere condolences to all Claudine's family and friends.

Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Claudine's family and friends. Zoology's very own songbird gone to soon.

Such energy, joy and music. Claudine will live on as the epitome of their combination. (With a tuatara in hand.)

Goodbye Claudine.

You've left us too early. We miss you already. Thank you for all that you've given us.

Sending my deepest condolences to Paul, the Tyrrell family, and to all those who's lives were enriched through knowing Claudine.

Claudine was an inspirational and always supportive friend. I will forever cherish our time working together at Kaikorai Valley College. I am so grateful that she was also happy to dress up and play around in The Diatomist with me, I will treasure these photographs and memories. I was looking forward to another adventure with Claudine but I will carry her in my heart for many more. My sincere condolences to all the family.

Love Ruth

Heartfelt sympathy to you Dan, Glenda and family in the fondest of memories and neighbourly days- my family and I send you comforting love and sincere thoughts, Elwyn Stone, Hamilton

I will cherish the day we spent in Brisbane together forever. You fought hard and your positive approach and energy is an inspiration. Rest now. Love Rachel

Full of joy, smiles, laughter and always positivity. Dr Tyrrell was an amazing science teacher and form teacher to have. She gave me many science opportunity and always sharing storys about her life and experiences she had gotten with her class. - Samantha Chisholm

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been
there is a trail of beautiful memories"

You were a great teacher and it was an honour to have you - Mikayla Hogg, student at Kaikorai Valley College

A singer, a scholar, a beautiful soul. She made my life richer and warmer, and I will miss her always. Ross Thompson (friend from her Otago Uni days)

Sincere Sympathy to you all fond memories of inglewood days when the children were growing up Sholto,Philippa and myself send love and kind thoughts Shirley Stephens Cambridge,Waikato

Incredibly sad news. Claudine was a breath of fresh air - so bubbly and so talented. I knew Claudine through her time at the Zoology Department and always remember her cheerful disposition, beautiful singing voice and ready laughter. Claudine was a very special lady who will be sorely missed by many people who's lives she touched. A beautiful soul taken far too soon. Deepest sympathy to all her family.

Dear Glenda, Danny, Caroline and extended family. With sincere sympathy to you all in the sudden loss of this beautiful woman. She is now at peace, may she rest in the stars and heaven above. Thinking of you all sincerely. Denise Roper Nat's Mum)

Dearest Dan, Glenda, Caroline and family. We are sorry to read this.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Derek & Shirley

A battle so bravely fought by you all.
Love Blue, Trudy and Family