Alan SUTTON Obituary

Dear Jill, Dean and Family
I am shocked and very sad to hear of Alan's passing. We taught together at Paparoa Street School and got along famously, due in large part to Alan's dry wit. I was sorry when he left but knew he would be a fantastic principal.
He's gone much too soon. Please accept my sincere sympathy and love, Maria xx

Dear Jill and Dean, so very shocked to hear that Alan had passed away, fond memories of times spent at cricket tournaments. Sending our deepest sympathy to you.

Very sorry to hear the news of Alan's untimely passing, thinking of you all.

Love to all of Allan's family and friends on this saddest of days. He is an amazing man who will leave a large gap in all our lives Although over the years at many RBS work functions, Allan has kept a smile on all our faces. I am sure we can all remember happy times with the great man

WOW such a shock to hear a good man gone! Alan Sutton leaves behind a huge influence across the landscape of Rangiora and beyond. Our 4 children benefitted from his fine leadership at Rangiora Borough School, all of them now grown and flown. So many students, teachers and families would have been impacted over the years. You are farewelled with fond memories by the Hinman family one and all. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved retirement with the angels!

Jill,
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Keep your memories close and stay strong.
The Sutton and Wells families were joined at the hip due to the friendships of Avis, Joyce Frank and Keith. The 1960's are remembered fondly with barbecues on the Ashley river and many other fun times. Alan was an ever present part of activities.
Condolences to Heather, Geoff, and David.
Such sad news.
Aroha nui
Mary and Peter Wells.

I am a former pupil of Mr Alan Sutton, back in the days. I am shocked to hear about his sudden passing. He was a very well respected teacher, man. He will be sadly missed by the Rangiora Borough School school pupils, staff, his friends and family. Thinking of you all. Sad time. Rest in Peace. My memories of him will always live on.

Thank you for welcoming my daughters into your school Alan, you will be greatly missed!!! RIL.
From Rewa Murray and Emma and Katey Lawson

Absolutely stunned to hear of Al's passing. He was a great guy and a real character. Our first year teaching and flatting together was legendary. He left a huge imprint on me and never forgotten. Condolences to the family and RIP mate...

Jill, your loss is incomprehensible and words are inadequate but please know we believe Alan was a great man, taken too soon. He was strong, good and kind. He showed much compassion to our family. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. He even got me out of jury duty! Never forgotten. Smiles remain as tears fall. Memories shared and treasured. Thank you for sharing your Alan, our principal and boss.

Sad news. One of my close friends from high school and early days in Dunedin where Alan was at Teacher's Training College. Our Sunday afternoon Sake parties at his flat were legendary. Thoughts with Alan's family. RIP Al.

Jill and family my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Much love

Dear Jill and family
So sorry to read of your sudden loss of Alan.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Thoughts are with you at this time
Lynne Hicks (nee Milne)

I worked many years ago with Alan at Paparoa Street School when I was in an itinerant role and then met him again in Rangiora when I was at Ashgrove and he had just started at Borough. A really lovely man and a great teacher. A loss to education as well as to his family. My thoughts and sympathy.

Sending much love and strength to Alan's Family. We will miss seeing him around the School.

Our thoughts are with Jill and family at this sad time. Great neighbours for 20 years. You will be sadly missed

Sincere Condolences to Alan;s family
I was a flatmate of Alan's at Mill Rd in Whangarei in 1976, our first year of teaching. Judy and Mark were the other flatmate . We were all grads of Dunedin Teachers College.
We enjoyed so many funny times and laughed over cards, playing hockey with Mark in the backyard and how the cards were stacked against Judy when it came time to cut them to select who was the dishwasher for the Sunday night roast!
Your loss is keenly felt
Jenny Allison, Wellington

Sincere Condolences to Alan's family.
I flatted with Alan(along with Judy and Mark) at Mill Road in Whangarei in 1976,in our first year of teaching, all from Dunedin Teachers College.
We played cards, cut cards to do the dishes, played hockey with Mark in the back yard and teased each other.
Your loss is keenly felt

On behalf of the Rangiora Holmwood Colts Presidents Cricket team we wish to pass on our sincere sympathies to Jill and the family. An innings cut short !!

Sincere condolences to Jill, families and all his pupils from Rangiora Borough, he will be very deeply missed. Alan and Jill were very good neighbors of ours when we lived in Woodend.

Sincere condolences to Alan's immediate and extended families. I stayed with Alan and Jill when I first moved to Perth in 1979 and then when I moved back to New Zealand in 1987 we both ended up residing in the same little rural town of Woodend.
kia kaha Jill and take care.

SUTTON, Alan John:

Moe mai ra te rangatira.

Rangiora Borough School Staff, Board, Whnau and Community wish to acknowledge the sudden passing of our Principal. Alan has been our School Principal, and previously Deputy Principal, for 26 years and has contributed much to our wider school, educational and local community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jill and his family.
He will be so sadly missed.

A Service to Celebrate Alan’s life will be held at our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Tuesday, January 12, at 2.30pm. For the RBS School Community, the service will be live streamed in the RBS School Hall at the same time. We encourage our school community with children to celebrate Alan’s life at this venue. After the service there will be light refreshments available. Thank you for the amazing support given to the RBS Staff and Alan’s family.