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Janet MOIR Obituary
Janet (Jenny) Thomson:
Died peacefully, on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Warkworth Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved sister of Mary Anderson (Waiau), James Moir (dec) and Margaret Martin (dec). Loved and respected Aunt of Jane Anderson (Rangiora), Wendy Zakrzewski (WA,) Rosemary Anderson (Omaha), James Anderson (Waikaia) and their families. Miss Moir was educated at Edinburgh University and spent time as a WREN Officer in the British Navy before serving with the British Colonial Services in Africa. She arrived in New Zealand in 1958 and will be remembered by the many students to whom she taught languages to at Avonside Girls High. At Jenny's request a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the staff of Warkworth hospital for their care of Jenny. Messages to: The Anderson family, Awatere, 770 Winding Creek Road, RD 3, Gore 9773.
Jason Morrison
Funeral Services
Warkworth
Ph 09 425 7707
Memories and Condolences
for Janet MOIR
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Philippa Sharplin (nee Allen)
February 4, 2015
Fond memories of a delightful lady who certainly earned my respect and admiration as my language teacher at AGHS. She was firm but kind, and always gave praise and mutual respect where it was due. I will most remember her for her quirky humour and definitely that naughty twinkle in her eyes!
Kathy Viney
February 3, 2015
Five years of Japanese in the mid/late 70s at AGHS. I always smiled at being taught by someone with a Scottish accent. I believe our year group was the first to start Japanese at third form level (before that it had been for senior girls only) and I believe Miss Moir was largely responsible for that innovation> She also encouraged us to enter the inter-school competitions. Miss Moir could be strict, and we were expected to work, but there was often a twinkle in her eye and she had a delightful laugh. Fond memories.
Selena Orwin
February 3, 2015
Miss Moir was definitely one of those special teachers you remember forever.
Sara Tucker
February 3, 2015
Miss Moir was one of my favourite and most memorable teachers who taught me japanese with great patience for 5 years from 1980 -1984. We will always remember her.
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Sarah Burgess
February 3, 2015
Fond memories of a very special teacher who nurtured my love of languages. An inspiration to many past pupils of AGHS. Sincere condolences to Miss Moir's family and friends.
February 3, 2015
One of the finest teachers and influential women in my life. Miss Moir showed us the importance of friendship and respect for others, especially across cultures. She treated us like young ladies, in spite of our sometimes unruly behaviour, and showed us we could live life on our own terms.
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