Natalie CADENHEAD Obituary

I was so sorry to hear of Natalie's death. I first met her when she worked at Antarctic NZ and I worked for another government agency. She was so lively, warm and friendly and very bright and later I discovered a great speaker. I enjoyed catching up with her at history events in recent years and especially enjoyed her Shackleton talk in 2012. I send my sympathies to George and her family.

I am so sorry to learn of Natalie's death. I met her in 2009 on my first return to New Zealand since 1967, when I was in the U.S. Navy en route to Antarctica. Natalie helped me make donations to Canterbury Museum, and guided me to persons who updated me on present-day Antarctica.

I am really sorry to hear of Natalie's death. I have met her on and off over the years and will remember such a warm person with great enthusiasm and energy.

Dear George and family. The service for Nats was lovely, and I felt privelidged to have known her. We worked together at CERA where everyday no matter what there would be laughter, cups of tea and time for a chat. She was the most caring and generous person and is missed by many. take care

My deepest condolences to George and family, i knew Nats throught the Antarctic Soceity and am deeply saddened by her passing. Natalie was always so positive and sensible. I remember fondly a tour she gave behind the scenes at the Canterbury Museum highlighting items in the Antarctic collection. Her knowledge of the collection and delight with those items associated with animals was inspiring - such as the pony snow shoes and dog parachute. I will miss her.

I am so sorry to hear about Natalie's passing. I recently caught up with Natalie at a meeting at my work, The Canterbury Community Trust, and was looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Our lives kept intersecting on and off, since we went to the same high school, and then both studied Craft Design at CPIT. She was a very smart cookie with many strings to her bow. Natalie was also friends with my brother Jonathan who died just over a month ago. They met while at Uni and both loved tramping and the outdoors. So sad she has gone.

Hi George, did not get a chance to talk to you other than briefly but you are in my thoughts. Today was a beautiful service for a beautiful person - you did her proud. I will miss her smile that lit up the room, the inescapable hugs, the unstoppable determination when she transformed into the beautiful angry gnome, and the laughter/snorting when hilarity overcome her. She was a great friend and I will miss her. Love and hugs, Simon Taylor.

So sorry to hear about yr loss ,went to school with her and on several tramping trips . a sad day

Sincerest condolences George. Natalie will be sorely missed. Very fond memories of her and her wonderful smile.

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Natalie was my first contact with Antarctica NZ, several years ago now. It was wonderful to meet her in person in 2011, when she introduced my PCAS group to the Canterbury Museum. Her welcoming and kindly nature will be very much missed.

Natalie was a hero in the true sense of the word. She was ALWAYS kind, supportive and generous. I never knew her to ever forget to think about other people and want to help them, even when she was under pressure herself or going through a tough time. Her approach to others was inspiring to us all, and it is a reason why she is in the hearts of people all over the world, including us here in Rwanda.

To George and Family,
Sorry I can't be there tomorrow but we will all be thinking of you. Natalie has been a great friend to our family was a wonderful lady who will be so sorely missed. We will never forget her.

Jenny, Jessica and Suzanne

Dear George and Cadenhead Families

We are so sad to hear about Natalie and know you will all miss her beyond measure.

Andrew and I have fond memories of time spent with Natalie on shared holidays at Totaranui and, more recently, on our adventure through the Milford Track with the Cadenhead clan. Natalie's sense of fun and determination to make the most of life made her a pleasure to spend time with.

Love and condolences to you all

Natalie, such a warm soul and a very great loss. She had such a bouncy disposition and remained staunch through all of adversity faced in the recent quakes. Natalie's friendliness, abundant enthusiasm, knowledge, editorial expertise and willingness to assist in all endeavours Antarctic was extraordinary - she lived up to the words of Ernest Shackleton: “Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results.” Her passing is deeply felt by members of the NZ Antarctic Society and the broader Antarctic community. Natalie, herself, was an Antarctic treasure. We will miss you.

Natalie, such a warm soul and a very great loss. She had such a bouncy disposition and remained staunch through all of adversity faced in the recent quakes. Natalie's friendliness, abundant enthusiasm, knowledge, editorial expertise and willingness to assist in all endeavours Antarctic was extraordinary - she lived up to the words of Ernest Shackleton: “Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results.” Her passing is deeply felt by members of the NZ Antarctic Society and the broader Antarctic community. Natalie, herself, was an Antarctic treasure. We will miss you. Deepest condolences to George and family.

Dear George and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Natalie. Although we only knew both of you briefly, you were great people to deal with. The bright colour of the kitchen was an inspiration. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Very sad news. Deepest condolences to George , Lynn, Claire and the wider family and friends.

Thanks Nats for the priviledge of sharing some great times together in our mid 20's. Nice to reflect on some precious times.

I pray you find rest in Gods peaceful hands and among those that you loved that have gone before.

Russ Mein

Nats - you were a truly unique person and I have many memories of you that will make me smile when the sadness has passed. To George and the Cadenhead family, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. I hope you take some comfort in knowing that Nats touched many of us during her life and will not be forgotten.

I'm deeply saddened to hear of Nat's sudden passing. Natalie was very special lady with a huge heart whose kindness and caring nature be sorely missed. RIP sweet Natalie.

Heather Thompson (Taupo)

Natalie, I will miss your beautiful smile forever. RIP.

I knew Natalie at school and Uni she was a great friend. She was very intelligent and had an amazing zest for life and adventure which I am sure she would have carried through her life. I am very sorry for your loss

Condolences to George and the Cadenhead family.
It was a privilege to know Nat during this life.
She will remain loved and treasured in the hearts of many.

Nats you were such a loving, caring and thoughtful person. We will all miss you. George - keep strong.

I am deeply saddened by your loss!

Such sad news, George. My thoughts and love are with you. Nat was a very special lady! XO

I have great memories of Nat from high school & Uni. So sorry to hear this news.

We are thinking of you George deepest sympathies Peter and Suzanne

Nats - an incredible friend to our entire family, a truly wonderful woman with a generous and caring heart - who will be kept in ours, forever.

CADENHEAD, Natalie Ann — On July 24, 2014. Dearly loved and incredible friend of Michelle. A lovely caring lady will be sadly missed by Michelle, Laraine, Frits and Jenny.

CADENHEAD, Natalie Ann On July 24, 2014. Dearly loved friend of Carolyn, Andrew and Jane, and the late John Cairns.
So sadly missed.

CADENHEAD, Natalie — (47 years) Dearest and truly perfect friend of Gab. Loved and respected special Auntie of our children Georgia Glass and Oliver Heath. A treasured part of our family. Always to be remembered and very surely to be quoted, our Nats. Our love to George and all the family. Gab, Lindsay, Georgia, Oli, Jude, Fran and family.