Peter BRADLEY Obituary

I was so honoured to have had Mr Bradley teach me all those years ago at St Joseph's Primary..... such an inspirational human being that will be dearly missed.
My best teacher by far.
My deepest sympathy goes out to all his friends and family.

To Pete's Family
Pete worked with me over the last few years. His wisdom, advice and support were invaluable.
To Pete's family my deepest condolences for your huge loss. xx

To Trish and Family, so very sorry to hear about Pete's untimely passing, gone way too soon.Sincere sympathy x

Dear Trish and family. I had the privilege of first getting to know Pete during our teaching college years in the early 1970's. Our paths next converged when we were principals of St Joseph's school and Rangiora New Life School respectively in the 1980's. Later in the 1990's we were appointed to Templeton and Hillview Christian Schools at about the same time so our personal contact resumed once again. Pete was a friendly, gregarious, faithful, encouraging and loyal person who always had time for others. We shared a common love of sport, family and education and I found him a person who always had time to have a chat and make you feel welcome. He had that rare ability to make other people feel important. I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the celebration of his life but I am so thankful I have been able to view the livestream of it during this weekend. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time.

To Trish and the wider Bradley family. I was sad to hear of Peters passing. I remember such fun times as we grew up together. We shared the same date for our birthday and had our party together on more than one occasion when we were little. My condolences to you all and so sorry I was unable to be at the funeral.

Angela Campbell. (Née Hurley)

Wayne and I were very saddened to read of Pete's death.We fondly remember him and his kind and caring ways.
Thinking of you all.
Wayne & Liz McWhirter

My sincere condolences to you Trish and all your family.

Pete was a fantastic teacher and then Principal.

Thanks Pete for being a wnderful teacher and friend to several of my children.

When I became a BOT Chair he was a great mentor to me and I will always be grateful for his advice and assistance.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

RIP Pete

Bruce Gordon

Condolences and Aroha to Trish and family for the sad loss of Pete. He was a lovely man and someone who was a delight to work with. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

So sad to hear of the too-early death of Pete.
'He is made one with Nature: there is heard
His voice in all her music, from the moan
Of thunder, to the song of night's sweet bird;' ...
'He is a portion of the loveliness
Which once he made more lovely:... '(Shelley)
He will be greatly missed, but what memories I have. Love and prayers to you all
J.B. Papamoa

To All the Family - so sad to read that you have lost Peter at this time - He was a wonderful Teacher and Friend to our Children and us at St Joseph's Papanui - our thoughts are with you as you grieve for him.

My sincerest condolences to Pete's whanau.
I first met Pete and Trish in the aerly eighties when they came to the Coast and worked with my mum Beth Messenger. In the nineties I visited Templeton School and we reconnected. Pete was my appraiser a few years ago and I loved when we met and 'chewed the fat'. He was such a great guy and I valued all his wisdom and experience as a principal. We continued text contact through cricket and he always acknowledged when my son in law Henry played well. I will miss hearing from him over the Summer.
I would have loved to be there today to meet you all because I feel I know you as Pete always spoke so fondly of his boys and grandchildren. Take care.

Mandy O'Sullivan
Grey Main School
Greymouth

To Trish and family, our thoughts are with you on the loss a great man. Remembered for being involved in all Eaton childrens early lives. Loving a chat and discussing sport and harness racing. Once tipped him a $37 winner, he was waiting on Monday at school road crossing to discuss the collect.

I met Pete and Trish in 1975 on a Sundowner Camping Tour of Russia and other European countries. From that time we have kept in touch. Tonight I sit treasuring many memories and feeling so very sad but also very grateful to know such a great person and share so many laughs over the years. My heart goes out to you Trish - you truly are soulmates. I'll be present in the morning 'across the ditch'. Much love to you all. Phil Billington

Peter Bradley (Mr Bradley) taught me at St Joseph’s Primary School in Rangiora in 1988 and 1989. I remember him so clearly and fondly as a wonderful teacher who had an immense and hugely positive impact on my childhood. I have never forgotten his broad smile, his sense of humour, his positive energy, and his unfailing belief in his young charges. He made you see you had potential, and then he guided you forward to your goal - such a gifted and generous man. Thank you, Mr Bradley, and heartfelt condolences to Trish and the family. So sorry I can’t attend the funeral tomorrow to pay my respects.

Trish & Family. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the tragic and untimely passing of Pete. He was a wonderful family friend and work boss. We will miss being in touch on social media and in person back in New Zealand or here in Australia. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mary,Colin Michael,Victoria Palmer & families. RIP Pete

To all the family please accept our condolences at the loss of Pete at such a young age. He was a wonderful man and a great inspirational friend to our daughter ,Anna & our grandson Nate. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all at this time.
John & Mary Cousins Christchurch

To Sean And Peter's family,
I was shocked to hear the news as I was talking to Peter a few days before at golf.
Please accept my condolences, he was a great guy.

Dear Trish and family
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Pete's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time.

Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear the news about Pete's passing today. Most amazing teacher I ever had and I know he will be greatly missed by all.

Very sad news. Mr Bradley was an amazing teacher. He was very good to me at St. Joseph's and had a hugely positive influence on me. I'm sure there were many, many others. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and condolences for the family at this difficult time. RIP

Our heartfelt sympathy to Trish, Simon, Nathan,Sean and families on the tragic loss of a wonderful husband and father. Our thoughts are with you. Love Mary and Ross Anderson Adelaide

My condolences to Trish and Peter's family.
Pete was such a lovely man and I very much enjoyed his company, he always had a smile and always ready for a chat. I had the privilege of playing rugby with Pete in Jack's Pack for a couple of seasons. Chris Reeves

Amazing teacher and an amazing person much love to you all

An educational colleague and friend who had the art of helping principals and teachers achieve their goals without ever losing sight of the purpose of a school, the children. Pete was fun to be with and will be sadly missed. RIP Pete.

A friend and an education colleague who had the art of helping principals and teachers without ever losng sight of the sole purpose for the existence of a school, the child, Pete was always fun to be with and will leave a huge gap in the lives of those who knew him.
RIP Pete.

Trish & Family.
Pete was the most influential person in my School Life, he gave me the strength & leadership to become the person I am today. I'm sure everyone from St.Josephs Primary, Papanui would feel the same. I have been fortunate to see him several times this year. Thank Mr B
Regards Billy Brewster

To Trish and your family we are so sad at Pete's untimely passing. He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, his warmth and sense of fun. He was a pioneer in principal appraisal and supported me 14 years ago when I set up my own practice. I always enjoyed our lively conversations when we met. I am gutted that I am unable to get down for his funeral but Brent and I will follow the live stream. He was, to use one of his expressions,'a good guy'.

Mr Bradley was the most amazing teacher/Principal any child could ever ask for! My heart goes out to you Nathan and all your family at such a sad sad time.He truly was and amazing man, he will always be remembered and loved by so many of us Saint Jos kids.My heart goes out to you all. Love Tania Lynskey (Nee Bastings)

Mr Bradley was the best Teacher I ever had. I may have only been 12 and at St Joe's Papanui however the year with him had more influence on my future than any other.
RIP Pete