Richard IRELAND Obituary

I've just heard the sad news Richard. Thank you for being my first friend at a new school (Spotswood College) and for helping me learn to ride a motor bike, Suzuki GN250.

To Richard,s family I sent you my condolences on this sad occasion. I have worked with your son for many wonderful years at the HBC. He was truly a wonderful person and a good teacher with endless patients. We had some wonderful times and he will be in my heart and thoughts for years to come. Goodbye Richard and god bless. your workmate and friend forever, Carol TeAwamutu

To all who have contributed to this Guest Book in honour of my son, Richard Ireland, my wife and I thank you. To take the trouble and time to generate so many fine words and comments are so very much appreciated.

John and Marie

I worked with Richard for close to 14 years in the Adult Mental Health Unit in the Henry Bennett Centre. Over that time I developed a real respect for his support and leadership. Richard, we went through a great deal over that time and shared some moments that tested us all. But we smiled and laughed and kept coming back, knowing that we could rely on each other. As has been expressed in this forum you were a part of that whanau. To Richards family I can only offer my condolences and hope that when you feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair that you are reminded of him.

Richard may you watch with pride love and affection as your children live grow and prosper. Your presence will never vanish from those who you have influenced loved and have had the privilege to call you dad son brother and friend. May you find peace from this mortal toil. You are my friend and my time with you far too short. Rest in peace

Goodbye my brother Richard,was so beautiful to travel to the Naki today to say my last goodbye to you...Thank you for guideing us down there safety,we had a awesome trip today I took lots of photos of your mountain to remind me of you...Thank you for allowing me to meet your beautiful mother today, to cuddle her was the best,she reminded me of you Richard ,the beautiful caring acing heart she has,just like you....Brother Richard watch over your beautiful mother...Well my brother its goodbye for now until we meet again,Love you yesterday,today,tomorrow and always my brother,,You will always have a place in mmy heart,,,Rest in peace Richard,no more pain or suffering.xxxxFrom winnie and kingi martin from Te Awamutu.

See you soon my Friend,my brother from the Naki,,,Was beautiful been able to say goodbye for now today..Thanks for the beautiful trip down to the Naki,got beautiful photos of your Mountain today.No more pain my brother,,,just remember i loved you yesterday today,tomorrow and always.Watch over your beautiful mother Richard,thank you I was able to cuddle her today.She reminded me of you the most caring and beautiful heart she has within her precious aching heart...I will stay in contact with her my brother,so you new journey begins today..Love you so much Richard,,rest in peace my brotherxxx

I was working in IPC Ward 5 Tokanui Hospital when I first met Richard. He was a young graduate nurse, who's baby faced smile belied his true age.
It is a shock to hear of his passing and at a young age, my condolences to his family.

A sad loss. Will remember the good times.

Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. Margaret and Simon Bingley.

I will cherish the many great memories we shared Richard. And thank you for looking after me when I started my new job. May god bless your family and embrace them through there time of need. Vivian Hickey - Nurse Te Awamutu

A sad lose will be truly missed Love to all his family

So sorry we won't see your smile ever again. Go in peace.

sorry to hear of your passing,lots of happy memories of working together,our live goes out too your family,love always julie and joe varey xxx

My thoughts are with your family Richard snd may you rest in peace.Lesley

Richard, you may be physically gone, but you live on in many ways. Condolences to your family, and to all the people who's life's you touched.
Forever in our hearts and minds and never to be forgotten. God bless and sleep soundly.

Sending my biggest condolences to Richards parents at this very sad time..And praying Gods Strenght to Richards children..Dam you Richard so many happy times together at HRBC..So hard for me to accept you have gone so suddenly...You will always share a special place in my heart for ever my dearest friend,colleague,little brother.Thanks for all the time you spent teaching me,will remember you always ..My best working life were with you..Bye for now my little brother Richard,,,Until we meet again,,,Im going to try and get down to the Naki to say my final farewell to you..Miss you heaps bro...Love always and forever,from Winnie and Kingi Martin.

Richard my bestest friend,brother,spaing partner,nurse in charge of me,Im so shocked to hear you have gone so soon..Dam you Richard i cant accept this,,The tears are running from me and wont stop..Thanks for the 12 years we spent working together at HRBC,,we shared many happy memories working together,,,,Our debates,talks,you crying on my shoulder,throwing one another in the pond..Richard you were the best nurse,I remember working along side you with some difficut people,you were truely amazing nursing them, you had the biggest respect from them...Thanks for all you would teach me,,hahaha remember when you took me to ECT and i screamed in there,,you settled me and then explained everything to me..You were so fantastic in teaching me and new grad nurses.I learned so much from you..Then you would give me stick on the rugby,Naki plays Waikato,,lots of fun we had.Richard when you left the Waikato I had trouble finding you Im now kicking myslef..I wish i could of being there for you...My colleague,my friend,my little brother,my nurse in charge of me im going to miss you so much ,the best years of my working life was with you..bye for now my little Naki brother,rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.Dear God look after my little brother until we meet again.You will always have a special place in my heart my Naki brother.friend.Im going to try hard to come down to say my final farewell to you..Love you always and forever from Winnie and kingi martin.Sending our condolences to Richards beautiful children and to his parents ,may the lord give you strength durning this sad time.

My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Rest in Peace.

Very saddened by this news xx RIP my friend

Dude! Darn, I'm sad you're gone. We had some fun times when we were younger. I always wondered what you were up to. I hope you get to ride motorcycles in the clouds, my friend.

I'll always remember the good times we shared. My thoughts to your children and your family, may you watch over them. Rest in peace Richard.

R.I.P. Richard, I always enjoyed having an ex-Taranaki friend when working at the H.R.B.C. (Hamilton)to banter with, especially when the rugby was on - we would always wear our Taranaki colours to work.
I always considered you to be a thoughtful colleague to all we had in our care.
Ange Hughes

Farewell Richard. I am so sorry for your family and wish them all the very best. Remembering the good times here.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time