Michael BATLEY Obituary

Only just found out today you are no longer with us so sad last time i saw n spoke with you was the occasion of old Reg's tangi at Maniaroa, so long ago R.I.P. old mate Franky Rickit.

Michael,
You sent me this of us picture recently.
It was the time of the Anti-carpet and pétanque Mount Victoria Republic, the platform of which was to resist to the thickening of the carpets and play pétanque. We invented it the moment we met each other !
You, Rosemary, Alex and Felix were so welcoming in this house on the mount.
We saw each other then through time in Italy and France, with Bronwen.
As Bronwen just wrote, time didn't seems to matter. We shared some spirit.
I'm thinking of you often. I will miss you !
All good thoughts to Rosemary, Alex, Felix and Bronwen.

Dear Michael, I will always remember you cutting my grass with hedge clippers, I felt so supported by you when my kids were young. Haere atu ra e te tungane

Keep on truckin Michael...

Bronwyn
I am totally gutted to hear the very sad news of Micheals passing he was a really good friend at times
hope to see you on the 3rd
Sending my condolences
Trevor

Sending love to Alex and Felix. You were a wonderful brother-in-law in the early days. Memories will live on at this sad sad time. Such a talented man full of exuberance and passion. Fly high. Nga mihi.

Was sad to hear of Michael´s death. We both went to Porirua College. Condolences to the family.

Mr Michael Batley. I smile at the memories of evenings at yours, including the first time meeting you and Bronwen and Edie. Bronwen being the only one who didn´t bark! What a strange and peculiar friendship ensued over four (feels like more?) years of intermittent visits. Conversations with you could go absolutely anywhere and sometimes back again. Always with a laugh, often educative, sometimes heated, commonly loud and lyrical.
You (and the girls) became one of the things I missed about Wellington. You made me feel like I was as interesting and worthy and clever as you were.
I am so pleased you all came to stay with us this year. A lovely punctuation mark in a weird and wonderful relationship. I am incredibly sad that it has turned out to be a full stop.
Bronwen and Edie, Felix, and Alex (I can´t recall if we actually met or if I just heard so much about you) I actually am sending thoughts and prayers, which I only wish Michael was here to discuss. Leigh

Bronwen, I'm sorry for your loss of Michael - although he had such a good run after all said and done. I'm thinking of you as I often do.
All my love and best wishes going forward. Judith (Parker-Bowles).

The memories we have of you especially on the last couple of recent trips will live on forever !! From ice creams, milkshakes, and parks to wine, Guinness and shots of whiskey . The conversations we had will always be told as stories of you hahaha honestly they were some of the best laughs we had and we still laugh today . You truly will be missed Uncs . Love Trace , Kev and Mia

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.