Hugh BODLE Obituary

To Hugh, my nearly-brother.Fond memories of our early childhood, the adventures we had and the scrapes we got in to. love Ray

About 20 yrs ago, Barney Mowat walked into the Haast Clinic in his ropey hunting gear late one afternoon. "We've been hunting", he said, and following on behind him was his equally garbed mate. "This is Bodle", he gestured,"put the kettle on, boy!" And I spent the next hour with these two awesome medical men over copious cups of tea and a packet of digestive biscuits listening to their stories...and tolerating the great unwashed! And some of their stories were true, I'm sure, but barely repeatable to most!
Both were great medical men who saved so many on the Coast over many years, and we won't see their likes again. Tight lines to both.

Mr Bodle was a wonderful surgeon and over the years he has done wonderful work on many West Coast people. Working with the Ambulance service here in South Westland over many years he was always a great support to us all. REST IN PEACE

I remember with fondest the friendship and regaling of tales between Dr Barney Mowat and Dr Bodle when he came down to South Westland to run his surgical clinic at Whataroa...it always seemed one of the highlights of the month for Barney; a chance to catchup with a medical colleague face to face, and to talk about their shared passion for fishing and the outdoors. Two wonderful characters with such heart for their community. Rest in peace.
Louisa Sullivan (former Rural Nurse Specialist, Fox Glacier)

It was a pleasure to work with you during my nursing career in the Outpatients Department at Grey hospital and Barclay ward. You were an outstanding and caring surgeon and I will always remember you´re wonderful contribution to Grey hospital and you´re patients.May god bless you´re family at this time of sorrow. Elaine Rainey Registered Nurse.

Deepest condolences to you Richard, Rosey and your family.

Deepest condolences to the family. Well remember the night shift at the ODT in 1960, and sharing post-mortems in the 90´s.

My deepest sympathy to the family, Hugh was one of the most gifted and compassionate surgeon's I've ever worked with, he did some amazing surgery and we saved many lives, he worked (and us),all hours of the day and night in theatre and as mentioned would also pop in at odd hours of the day and night to check on his patients, we were so lucky to have a man of his calibre on the coast and he left a great legacy , he had a special place in our hearts and we had the highest regard for him. My deepest sympathy goes to his family,thank you for sharing him with the nursing staff and his patients especially, please tell your children how much he was thought of by us all ,you have lost a good man...

Mr Bodle
I remember you as a caring and approachable Dr at Grey Base Hospital when I started my nursing journey. You were a legend with your skills and your management of patient care.
May you RIP.

Condolences to the family. Thank you for your great service to our West Coast Dr Bodle. With respect, RIP.

Deepest Sympathy Chris and to your Family.

RIP Mr Bodle. Condolences to his family and friends. Wonderful to his patients and a great surgeon and story teller.

I have wonderful memories of fishing with Hugh, and many hours of chat and laughter. So caring and selfless.
Condolences to those who were close to Hugh.

To all whom loved Hugh I send my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies in your loss. We have been so blessed to have our lives touched by such a clever Doctor whom was also a very compassionate and empathetic person. RIP Dr Bodle

To a wonderful man and my savior an incredible surgeon and why I am here many thanks RIP love and Condolences to all Kenny And Lesley Williams.

It was a an amazing experience working with Hugh. Always amazing when he would `pop´ into the ward to check on a patient in the middle of the night. Always willing to share his experience and expertise with others. Condolences to the family.

RIP Hugh
Thank you for allowing me to look after you when you were at home and then I got to look after you when you went to granger.
Thank you for all the amazing stories you shared with me, the photos, books.
Thank you for giving me the inspiration to go do things.
You will be greatly missed

Lisa (my Lisa as you would call me)

To the Bodle family, my condolences to you all, Hugh was a most respected man and a wonderful Doctor, I write this note as it would be amiss of me to not recognise what he did for my late father inlaw, Cliff Harris from Kowhitirangi who Hugh patched up many times after several accidents on the farm, he may have mentioned him to some of you, he definitely used up his 9 lives and always spoke highly of the fact that Hugh managed to get him back together, sorry for your loss and a man that was respected amongst our family.
Go easy, Matt Fairmaid.

RIP HRB
S

Hugh you will always have special part my heart, I enjoy visiting you most days helping you with your dinner, having amazing chats then I got to be your carer in granger. I love how you always remember me when I used to say I'm Tina you would say back, "Tina the chef" your memory wasn't the best but knowing I left a impression on you made me feel like we had great wee connection. When I was 6 years old finding out you had taken My tonsils out back then just made me know you are special man. Your going be missed.
Tina

Deepest condolences to the Bodle family at this sad time an amazing Dr
My gran Dr Jean always spoke fondly of Hugh

Condolences to the Bodle family

Dear Hugh, it was absolutely joyful and a privilege to meet you and your family when we flew to New Zealand for our monumental meeting with you. You were so hospitable and welcoming. It was such an emotional time for us all. Later, you visited us in England.
With love from your sisters
Cassie and Lyn

RIP Hugh. You were truly the peoples surgeon,specialist and friend. Everyone who came to you for your knowledgeable, special care so appreciated the time you gave them so generously. I assisted you in many outpatient clinics at Westland Hospital and what a privilege. Thank you for your knowledge sharing a d friendship back in the day. Fly high Hugh. Regards Cheryl Hutchison RN Hokitika.

Sorry for your loss.Lovely memories working with Hugh in Theatre and Outpatients Buller Hospital over the years.
Maree Vaile