A blog set up by TOWER to remember Angela - our Online Marketing Manager & Friend.
Open to all colleagues, family & friends... Please leave your comments and memories about Angela.
Monday, October 20, 2008
RIP Angela
Angela, I have learned so much from you in such a short time, and it was great getting to know you better particularly in the last few weeks. I know everyone in the team is going to miss you heaps.
So, so sad to lose a member of our little team in this way. Our thoughts are with Angela's family. We didnt know Angela for long but she made such a difference in our team and we will all miss her.
The loss of Angela has been a terrible shock. We are such a close team and she will be missed greatly - in her short time at TOWER she definitely made a difference. My thoughts are with her daughter and family.
What a total shock and loss. My prayers are with Angela's family at this really difficult time. I hope they find some peace in the middle of the storm and know that this person that they loved was truly valuable, unique and made a difference in the world.
In the short time that Angela was in our lives, she was an inspiration to us all. She had so much energy and enthusiasm - everything she did was done with such passion. Her tragic loss leaves a huge gap in our team. My thoughts are with her loved ones.
I knew Angela at Hanover and Tower, and what a fantastic colleague she was. Always helpful and friendly, she bought a can do attitude and warm smile to work every day. She was so capable, asking her to own a project meant you knew it was done. And what a passion for her work. Angela was very popular and deservedly so, we were all the better for having her around. She will be very missed in so many ways.
Before Angela joined TOWER I hadn't seen her or Matt or Elise for almost 10years. As often happens you lose touch with people as you each travel down different paths in life. I have always admired Angela's strength of character, her acerbic wit and infectious laugh and the loyalty and protectiveness she always had towards her friends.
My most heartfelt best wishes go out to her friends and family at this time. You will be sorely missed Angela.
I for one won't make the mistake again of losing touch with those special people whose friendships, experiences and shared memories help define you as a person.
Was a very sad day today when I found out that one of my loveliest clients Angela from Tower was killed by another driver on her way to her holiday and wine course in the Hawkes Bay. Turns out not only is he horrid for passing on a yellow line but he was also up on charges for scalding his toddler. It always saddens me when someone so nice and young as she is only my age has their life shortened by such a mean person.
She will be missed.
Phill Albrey said...
I just wanted to say how gutted I was when Angela's brother called me yesterday to let me know. I went to school with Angela and have known the family since I was ten, this is a tragic waste of a brilliant life. My heart goes out to Steve and Glenda, Matt, Monica and most importantly Elise. My thoughts are with you.
superrelish said...
How sad and tragic.
Anonymous said...
I worked with Angela approx 8 years ago @ BNZ.... such a tragic event that just should not have happened... My thoughts are with all that knew her.
Anonymous said...
I just want to say that it is a tragedy for Angela to have lost her life on Saturday...I don't know her but I was one of the first people at the scene of the accident on Saturday. I am saddened at the loss as Angela is a victim of a carless idiot...there are several things about the accident that have made me MAD...the fact that she was minding her own business on the road and a 'local' who would have known that he was only metres away from a passing lane so he didn't have to be where he was! also what has made my heart break is that she genuinely looked like someones mother, daughter, friend and everything else and for her to be taken like she was is wrong! My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
A sad and tragic loss. Angela was so passionate about her job - it was refreshing to see her in action, making things happen and getting the job done without compromising on quality. Angela made a big impact in a short time and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts are with Angela's family at this sad time.
Hi. I am Elise's (Angela's daughter) father. Thank you for the comments made so far, I know it means a lot to Elise that there is support out there and that her mother was so well respected. Her life is never going to be the same again but it will be slightly easier with all the love and support she has been shown.
I went through school with Angela and only recently got back in touch. I am shocked and saddened by this, and my thoughts are with her family, particularly Elise. Angela has always been a particularly strong person, even from a young age, and I admired her for that.
I am unable to find any funeral details, does anyone know if it's a private funeral or any details?
Hi, I work at BNZ where Angela was my boss about five years ago. The thing that you noted about her was that she was focused. I will always be grateful for the tips and encouragement that she gave me, whilst she was here. Her colleagues at BNZ were shocked to hear the news and will be at the funeral. My thoughts are with the family and her daugther Elise.
I worked at Kmart in Wiri when Angela did, so its a long long time ago, I remember her daughter was just a baby then. My sympathy are with her especially at this sad time.
I was truly stunned and saddened to hear that it was our Angela. Such a neat dynamic person with a fire in her belly. She was a member of our very memorable C & PO team at BNZ. I am greatful I got to know her and sad for the hole that we all, most especially her family, must now learn to live with.
What a terrible shock to read the email on Monday morning and find that Angela had passed away due to a terrible accident that should not have happened. What a waste of a beautiful lady you will by missed by so many here at Tower, my prayers are with Angela's family at this difficult time.
Such a tragic loss of a young successful mum. How sad the media have only picked up on the convicted murderer who took her life away. Fly free with the Angels Angela. God Bless to all your loving family and especially a daughter who has lost such an important person in her life.
Angela was my best friend and confidant. She was always there to pick me up, keep me laughing and always had such a no-nonsense way of looking at life that you couldn't help but have fun in her company. My memories of her will always be of good times together.
I have no idea how anyone can fill the void her loss will leave... She was the most loyal friend anyone could ever hope to find.
My thoughts are with her family, Jonathan, Matt & especially Elise. I know how much I am hurting so my heart goes out to them.
I knew Angela for perhaps fourteen years, a little less than half her life. We were friends for most of those, and more than friends for a few of them. And in those few years I became closer to Angela than to anyone I’ve ever known.
It is one thing to not be with someone after sharing their life, and another to know that they are gone – to know that they have lost all they confided in you that they wanted to be, and feel, and do, and all the dreams they shared with you.
I’ve realised that the people we have loved carry us with them always, and that we take comfort in that. Even though they may be apart from us, even though we haven’t seen them for a long time, the knowledge that they are alive, happy and fulfilled means so much to us even though we don’t recognise it within ourselves.
It’s like warmth on a cold night, and Angela loved to be tucked up warm when it was cold outside. I remember the many times that I wrapped a blanket around her as she lay on the couch and looked up at me with those big eyes, so deep and golden brown they gave out their own warmth.
It has shocked me how much colder her death has made me feel. I can’t tell you how much it hurts me, and so I can’t imagine how much it hurts so many others, especially her family, especially dear Elise.
Angela was quite simply the most remarkable girl. She was determined and capable, open and giving. She had strength and character like the wine she loved. She had beauty like the wild places to which she liked to escape. She had wit and guile. She was so very intelligent, and with so much depth. She had such life in her it is difficult to think of her in the past tense. Both her and Elise are in my thoughts.
This is such a tragedy. Angela came across as a very passionate, capable, and engaging person in the short time we worked together. Something like this shouldn't happen to anyone, especially a young mother with so much more to do in life. I am so very sorry for Angela's family, especially her little girl. I know that you are facing a very difficult time over the coming months. None of this seems fair and I hope that you can find a way to come to terms with something so senseless. My condolences and best wishes for the future.
Kia Ora koutou, nga manaakitangi o te atua ki koutou i tenei wa pouri - our deepest aroha (love) and condolences to your family at this very sad time. My partner and I, plus our 11 year old daughter were one of the first on the scene and my partner helped to control traffic while we waited for services to arrive. As we waited, we most certainly felt for your mum and of course knwoing that somewhere out there, the person in the car would have a family. We made sure that your mum's dignity was protected as much as possible in the circumstances and I hope you might find some small comfort in the fact that she was surrounded by caring people at such a difficult time. I have mentioned my girl's age because it appears that is the similar age as you Elise and we can only but imagine what you are feeling at the moment. We have been dissappointed with the coverage given to the other driver, who it appears was in the wrong, but most importantly that you have lost your mum. Thank you for providing a space where we could send on our deepest sympathy and aroha to Angela and Angela's family. Obviously you were not personally known to us, but we thought about you all the way back to Hamilton and through this week. Whilst we arent religious people, we have kept you in our prayers Angela and hope that your rest in the arms of angels, arohanui xo
Although I only worked with Angela for a short time I admired her enthusiasm and determination to get the job done well, and in particular her courage to try new things. My thoughts go out to Angela's family, partner and friends at this terribly sad and tragic time. My sincerest condolences.
23 comments:
So, so sad to lose a member of our little team in this way. Our thoughts are with Angela's family. We didnt know Angela for long but she made such a difference in our team and we will all miss her.
The loss of Angela has been a terrible shock. We are such a close team and she will be missed greatly - in her short time at TOWER she definitely made a difference. My thoughts are with her daughter and family.
What a total shock and loss. My prayers are with Angela's family at this really difficult time. I hope they find some peace in the middle of the storm and know that this person that they loved was truly valuable, unique and made a difference in the world.
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences.
In the short time that Angela was in our lives, she was an inspiration to us all. She had so much energy and enthusiasm - everything she did was done with such passion. Her tragic loss leaves a huge gap in our team. My thoughts are with her loved ones.
Feel sad that there wasn't more time to get to know Angela better. Heart goes out to Angela's family, especially her young daughter.
I knew Angela at Hanover and Tower, and what a fantastic colleague she was. Always helpful and friendly, she bought a can do attitude and warm smile to work every day. She was so capable, asking her to own a project meant you knew it was done. And what a passion for her work. Angela was very popular and deservedly so, we were all the better for having her around. She will be very missed in so many ways.
Before Angela joined TOWER I hadn't seen her or Matt or Elise for almost 10years. As often happens you lose touch with people as you each travel down different paths in life. I have always admired Angela's strength of character, her acerbic wit and infectious laugh and the loyalty and protectiveness she always had towards her friends.
My most heartfelt best wishes go out to her friends and family at this time. You will be sorely missed Angela.
I for one won't make the mistake again of losing touch with those special people whose friendships, experiences and shared memories help define you as a person.
Daniel.
Tanya Smith - Marker
Was a very sad day today when I found out that one of my loveliest clients Angela from Tower was killed by another driver on her way to her holiday and wine course in the Hawkes Bay. Turns out not only is he horrid for passing on a yellow line but he was also up on charges for scalding his toddler. It always saddens me when someone so nice and young as she is only my age has their life shortened by such a mean person.
She will be missed.
Phill Albrey said...
I just wanted to say how gutted I was when Angela's brother called me yesterday to let me know. I went to school with Angela and have known the family since I was ten, this is a tragic waste of a brilliant life. My heart goes out to Steve and Glenda, Matt, Monica and most importantly Elise. My thoughts are with you.
superrelish said...
How sad and tragic.
Anonymous said...
I worked with Angela approx 8 years ago @ BNZ.... such a tragic event that just should not have happened... My thoughts are with all that knew her.
Anonymous said...
I just want to say that it is a tragedy for Angela to have lost her life on Saturday...I don't know her but I was one of the first people at the scene of the accident on Saturday. I am saddened at the loss as Angela is a victim of a carless idiot...there are several things about the accident that have made me MAD...the fact that she was minding her own business on the road and a 'local' who would have known that he was only metres away from a passing lane so he didn't have to be where he was! also what has made my heart break is that she genuinely looked like someones mother, daughter, friend and everything else and for her to be taken like she was is wrong!
My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
A sad and tragic loss. Angela was so passionate about her job - it was refreshing to see her in action, making things happen and getting the job done without compromising on quality. Angela made a big impact in a short time and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts are with Angela's family at this sad time.
Hi. I am Elise's (Angela's daughter) father. Thank you for the comments made so far, I know it means a lot to Elise that there is support out there and that her mother was so well respected. Her life is never going to be the same again but it will be slightly easier with all the love and support she has been shown.
I went through school with Angela and only recently got back in touch. I am shocked and saddened by this, and my thoughts are with her family, particularly Elise. Angela has always been a particularly strong person, even from a young age, and I admired her for that.
I am unable to find any funeral details, does anyone know if it's a private funeral or any details?
Thanks
Hi, I work at BNZ where Angela was my boss about five years ago. The thing that you noted about her was that she was focused. I will always be grateful for the tips and encouragement that she gave me, whilst she was here. Her colleagues at BNZ were shocked to hear the news and will be at the funeral. My thoughts are with the family and her daugther Elise.
I worked at Kmart in Wiri when Angela did, so its a long long time ago, I remember her daughter was just a baby then. My sympathy are with her especially at this sad time.
I was truly stunned and saddened to hear that it was our Angela. Such a neat dynamic person with a fire in her belly. She was a member of our very memorable C & PO team at BNZ. I am greatful I got to know her and sad for the hole that we all, most especially her family, must now learn to live with.
What a terrible shock to read the email on Monday morning and find that Angela had passed away due to a terrible accident that should not have happened.
What a waste of a beautiful lady you will by missed by so many here at Tower, my prayers are with Angela's family at this difficult time.
Such a tragic loss of a young successful mum. How sad the media have only picked up on the convicted murderer who took her life away.
Fly free with the Angels Angela. God Bless to all your loving family and especially a daughter who has lost such an important person in her life.
Angela was my best friend and confidant. She was always there to pick me up, keep me laughing and always had such a no-nonsense way of looking at life that you couldn't help but have fun in her company. My memories of her will always be of good times together.
I have no idea how anyone can fill the void her loss will leave... She was the most loyal friend anyone could ever hope to find.
My thoughts are with her family, Jonathan, Matt & especially Elise. I know how much I am hurting so my heart goes out to them.
Words can't begin to express emotions. Elsie know that your Mum was a great perosn and she'll be watching over you.
I knew Angela for perhaps fourteen years, a little less than half her life. We were friends for most of those, and more than friends for a few of them. And in those few years I became closer to Angela than to anyone I’ve ever known.
It is one thing to not be with someone after sharing their life, and another to know that they are gone – to know that they have lost all they confided in you that they wanted to be, and feel, and do, and all the dreams they shared with you.
I’ve realised that the people we have loved carry us with them always, and that we take comfort in that. Even though they may be apart from us, even though we haven’t seen them for a long time, the knowledge that they are alive, happy and fulfilled means so much to us even though we don’t recognise it within ourselves.
It’s like warmth on a cold night, and Angela loved to be tucked up warm when it was cold outside. I remember the many times that I wrapped a blanket around her as she lay on the couch and looked up at me with those big eyes, so deep and golden brown they gave out their own warmth.
It has shocked me how much colder her death has made me feel. I can’t tell you how much it hurts me, and so I can’t imagine how much it hurts so many others, especially her family, especially dear Elise.
Angela was quite simply the most remarkable girl. She was determined and capable, open and giving. She had strength and character like the wine she loved. She had beauty like the wild places to which she liked to escape. She had wit and guile. She was so very intelligent, and with so much depth. She had such life in her it is difficult to think of her in the past tense. Both her and Elise are in my thoughts.
This is such a tragedy. Angela came across as a very passionate, capable, and engaging person in the short time we worked together. Something like this shouldn't happen to anyone, especially a young mother with so much more to do in life. I am so very sorry for Angela's family, especially her little girl. I know that you are facing a very difficult time over the coming months. None of this seems fair and I hope that you can find a way to come to terms with something so senseless. My condolences and best wishes for the future.
Jon Beattie from Marker
Kia Ora koutou, nga manaakitangi o te atua ki koutou i tenei wa pouri - our deepest aroha (love) and condolences to your family at this very sad time. My partner and I, plus our 11 year old daughter were one of the first on the scene and my partner helped to control traffic while we waited for services to arrive. As we waited, we most certainly felt for your mum and of course knwoing that somewhere out there, the person in the car would have a family. We made sure that your mum's dignity was protected as much as possible in the circumstances and I hope you might find some small comfort in the fact that she was surrounded by caring people at such a difficult time. I have mentioned my girl's age because it appears that is the similar age as you Elise and we can only but imagine what you are feeling at the moment. We have been dissappointed with the coverage given to the other driver, who it appears was in the wrong, but most importantly that you have lost your mum. Thank you for providing a space where we could send on our deepest sympathy and aroha to Angela and Angela's family. Obviously you were not personally known to us, but we thought about you all the way back to Hamilton and through this week. Whilst we arent religious people, we have kept you in our prayers Angela and hope that your rest in the arms of angels, arohanui xo
Although I only worked with Angela for a short time I admired her enthusiasm and determination to get the job done well, and in particular her courage to try new things.
My thoughts go out to Angela's family, partner and friends at this terribly sad and tragic time. My sincerest condolences.
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