Catherine GIBSON Obituary

Catherine, you were my mentor and friend. Thank you for being such an inspiring woman of integrity. Your expectations with my work were high and you coached me well. I have always been grateful for your friendship and wisdom. I valued the time I spent on your beautiful Te Horo property with you and Ron. I am sorry I have only just learned of your passing and send my best wishes to your family, who I know you adored. May you rest in peace Catherine.

I remember Catherine from Macandrew Intermediate School days and then through Bible Class and as the wife of my very good friend Ron and was Groomsman at their Wedding. My wife and I respected and loved Catherine very much through out the years and I wish that she rest in peace. Love to all the family.

Catherine, I remember you as my Sunday School teacher at St. Kilda Methodist Church.
I am glad that I saw you in you 2016.
Rest in Peace Cousin.

We remember Catherine with great fondness during many entertaining summers in Waimarama with you Margot. Sending our condolences and Love at this sad time.
Diarmuid & Belinda Ruddle

Catherine was a major influencer on our modern school system through her work in the Ministry of Education. She had a deep concern of the students. She materially improved the quality of education in her years as deputy to the Secretary. She brought together the curriculum, the quality of teaching, the state of buildings and even school transport.

Catherine was a very kind person who was much loved by all those who worked with her.

Dear Margot, Jeff and families,
Love and condolences from David, Catherine, Peter and Leah Taylor. We remember Catherine with much affection. She had a rich and significant life. She appreciated people and was appreciated in return for her warmth, her wisdom, and her humaneness. We acknowledge a profound sense of loss, now that Catherine is no longer with us.
Warm regards,
Leah Taylor