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Andrew McCarthy teacher - Passed away 22 Feb,2021. - Obituary -
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DescriptionMcCARTHY, Andrew John:
Passed away peacefully at home in Runanga in the presence of his loving family and three cats, on February 22, 2021, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, adored dad and father-in-law of Bernadette and Nick, and the late Cathy, loved step-dad of Julie and Cookie, Teresa and Pip, Shane, and Carissa, and loved grandad and great-grandad, cherished son of the late Dennis and Gabrielle, a loved brother and brother-in-law of Grey and Marianne, (UK), loved and respected brother-in-law of Bob, Peter, Brian, Iona, and the late Laurie, a loved uncle, cousin and mad science teacher of John Paul II High School, a loved colleague and friend. Donations to the Greymouth SPCA would be appreciated and can be made at the church or posted to PO Box 32, Greymouth 7840. Messages to 18 Walker Street, Runanga 7803Date of Photo22nd February 2021Map[1] External LinkObituary
Passed away peacefully at home in Runanga in the presence of his loving family and three cats, on February 22, 2021, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, adored dad and father-in-law of Bernadette and Nick, and the late Cathy, loved step-dad of Julie and Cookie, Teresa and Pip, Shane, and Carissa, and loved grandad and great-grandad, cherished son of the late Dennis and Gabrielle, a loved brother and brother-in-law of Grey and Marianne, (UK), loved and respected brother-in-law of Bob, Peter, Brian, Iona, and the late Laurie, a loved uncle, cousin and mad science teacher of John Paul II High School, a loved colleague and friend. Donations to the Greymouth SPCA would be appreciated and can be made at the church or posted to PO Box 32, Greymouth 7840. Messages to 18 Walker Street, Runanga 7803Date of Photo22nd February 2021Map[1] External LinkObituary
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Date Created24th February 2021CommentsKaren Da Via
A lovely man. Sincere condolences to Andrews family.
Maryanne Twentyman
Sad news...remember him well RIP
Erin Dense
He was certainly a coast character! He will be missed by many
Julie Ritchie
Sincere condolences
Lyn Whittle
Brett Adler
Anita Robinson
What an amazing character, he was very special R.I.P Andrew my thoughts are with his family.
Iri Sinclair
Oh no sad news.
Tracey Worthington
RIP
Karen Blanchfield
Condolences to his family and friends. He sounds a real character who impacted in the lives of many. RIP.
Emma Rae
Loved Mr McCarthy storys
Helen Jones
Neat Man
Eve Nissen
Rest In Peace
Jess McLeod
RIP Mr McCarthy, very memorable science classes and for the John Paul kids who know ... Ahhh Nooo
Joel Murdoch
Andrew was a regular customer, always had great chats with him. Sympathies to the family.
Corinne Ord
RIP Andrew
Heather Newby
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My condolences.
Lisa Foster
RIP Andrew. Such a special man who will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family x
Jennifer Noble
Sorry to hear of Andrews passing, a lovely man
Doreen Wallis
RIP Mr McCarthy
Olwyn Witton
The Coast has lost an icon, I hope you have damselflies all around you to wing you upward Andrew. The Grey Library will miss you. RIP
Rowena Dunn
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RIP Andrew...I always enjoyed your unique quizzes at the Club.
Catherine Dengate
RIP. Remembered as a good and kind and honourable man.
Jenny Jones
RIP Andrew .
Diana Hay
RIP Andrew. Thinking of u Lorraine Shane and family
Michelle Gaulter
So very sad I had hoped he would get to teach Eva even if it was just one Science class so she could experience a day with this exceptional Man .RIP Mr McCarthy. My favourite Teacher of all time.
Annette Mead
RIP Andrew and condolences to your wife and family
Gary Gurden
He's Mad I tell ya,Mad! Well he was... R.i.p ya Mad bugga.
Karen Potter
Andrew was a regular at rapahoe pub when I were there 28 years ago. Interesting joker and a gentleman.
Sheryl Iraia
R.I.P. Andrew
Faith Biddle
rip andrew mccarthy
Deb Griffiths
Rip Andrew,such a cool dude
Sandy Jones
RIP Andrew, such a caring man.
ChrisandShinade Gibson
He was definitely memorable as a science teacher. R.I.P. Mr McCarthy.
Dianne Scalmer
So sad
Lyndal Coates
A very memorable science teacher. Really enjoyed his enthusiasm and stories. Was definitely a hoot!
Les van Dijk
RIP Andrew one of the kindest most caring men I ever Knew I will never forget your kindness
Gary Mc Millan
Andrew was a valued customer of macs store very educated well witted gentelman we will miss you immensley you now are at rest
Craig Taylor
One of the most genuine people you could possibly find.
And an awesome curry too. … See More
Anthony John Travis
Rip mr McCarthy, loved yarning to him in me bonzai days
Che Norris
Blessings coming his family's way and god bless this gentle man!!! XXxX.
Donna Vincent
RIP
Ann Findlay
RIP Andrew
Bryan Jamieson
The Coast has lost a truly unique individual. Andrew was a true enthusiast with a dry and quirky sense of humour capable of making the most mundane seem alive and interesting. Sincere condolences to Andrew's family and friends. His contribution to the… See More
Charles Carson
You will surely be missed, along with your sense of humour. Farewell.
Craig Taylor
I soooo wanted him teaching my daughter. She would've loved his style of teaching.
Dammit
Rex Bourke
R I P Andrew- brilliant teacher ~ great mind
Erin Kirkwood-Best
Thoughts are with family and friends of this amazing man
Suzi Kiely
R.I.P. Andrew. True scientist
Maree Lawlor
So sorry to hear this Always had a smile and loved his sense of humour
· Reply · 8h
Barbara Levick
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. It is so sad to hear of his passing Mr McCarthy was one of a kind, any child who had him as a teacher where very privileged my children adored him he would go out of his way to help them. They were very broke… See More
Jo Hart
Very sad to hear of Andrew''s passing. RIP Andrew.
Heather Reid
Lovely man Rip Andrew
Wayne Kemp
Had him right though high school top bloke
Timbo Kunty
Remember catching rides to school with him in his bongo van from runanga, top guy RIP mr McCarthy
Missy Green
Rip Andrew
Luke Roni Mckenzie
Thoughts are with Lorraine & family. He was a great man. Very kind, very educated. Much love from Kim Mckenzie & family. Rest in peace Andrew
Louise Blair
Hmm... I remember him from manual days.
Tony Kemp
Loved this dude
A lovely man. Sincere condolences to Andrews family.
Maryanne Twentyman
Sad news...remember him well RIP
Erin Dense
He was certainly a coast character! He will be missed by many
Julie Ritchie
Sincere condolences
Lyn Whittle
Brett Adler
Anita Robinson
What an amazing character, he was very special R.I.P Andrew my thoughts are with his family.
Iri Sinclair
Oh no sad news.
Tracey Worthington
RIP
Karen Blanchfield
Condolences to his family and friends. He sounds a real character who impacted in the lives of many. RIP.
Emma Rae
Loved Mr McCarthy storys
Helen Jones
Neat Man
Eve Nissen
Rest In Peace
Jess McLeod
RIP Mr McCarthy, very memorable science classes and for the John Paul kids who know ... Ahhh Nooo
Joel Murdoch
Andrew was a regular customer, always had great chats with him. Sympathies to the family.
Corinne Ord
RIP Andrew
Heather Newby
badge icon
My condolences.
Lisa Foster
RIP Andrew. Such a special man who will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family x
Jennifer Noble
Sorry to hear of Andrews passing, a lovely man
Doreen Wallis
RIP Mr McCarthy
Olwyn Witton
The Coast has lost an icon, I hope you have damselflies all around you to wing you upward Andrew. The Grey Library will miss you. RIP
Rowena Dunn
badge icon
RIP Andrew...I always enjoyed your unique quizzes at the Club.
Catherine Dengate
RIP. Remembered as a good and kind and honourable man.
Jenny Jones
RIP Andrew .
Diana Hay
RIP Andrew. Thinking of u Lorraine Shane and family
Michelle Gaulter
So very sad I had hoped he would get to teach Eva even if it was just one Science class so she could experience a day with this exceptional Man .RIP Mr McCarthy. My favourite Teacher of all time.
Annette Mead
RIP Andrew and condolences to your wife and family
Gary Gurden
He's Mad I tell ya,Mad! Well he was... R.i.p ya Mad bugga.
Karen Potter
Andrew was a regular at rapahoe pub when I were there 28 years ago. Interesting joker and a gentleman.
Sheryl Iraia
R.I.P. Andrew
Faith Biddle
rip andrew mccarthy
Deb Griffiths
Rip Andrew,such a cool dude
Sandy Jones
RIP Andrew, such a caring man.
ChrisandShinade Gibson
He was definitely memorable as a science teacher. R.I.P. Mr McCarthy.
Dianne Scalmer
So sad
Lyndal Coates
A very memorable science teacher. Really enjoyed his enthusiasm and stories. Was definitely a hoot!
Les van Dijk
RIP Andrew one of the kindest most caring men I ever Knew I will never forget your kindness
Gary Mc Millan
Andrew was a valued customer of macs store very educated well witted gentelman we will miss you immensley you now are at rest
Craig Taylor
One of the most genuine people you could possibly find.
And an awesome curry too. … See More
Anthony John Travis
Rip mr McCarthy, loved yarning to him in me bonzai days
Che Norris
Blessings coming his family's way and god bless this gentle man!!! XXxX.
Donna Vincent
RIP
Ann Findlay
RIP Andrew
Bryan Jamieson
The Coast has lost a truly unique individual. Andrew was a true enthusiast with a dry and quirky sense of humour capable of making the most mundane seem alive and interesting. Sincere condolences to Andrew's family and friends. His contribution to the… See More
Charles Carson
You will surely be missed, along with your sense of humour. Farewell.
Craig Taylor
I soooo wanted him teaching my daughter. She would've loved his style of teaching.
Dammit
Rex Bourke
R I P Andrew- brilliant teacher ~ great mind
Erin Kirkwood-Best
Thoughts are with family and friends of this amazing man
Suzi Kiely
R.I.P. Andrew. True scientist
Maree Lawlor
So sorry to hear this Always had a smile and loved his sense of humour
· Reply · 8h
Barbara Levick
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. It is so sad to hear of his passing Mr McCarthy was one of a kind, any child who had him as a teacher where very privileged my children adored him he would go out of his way to help them. They were very broke… See More
Jo Hart
Very sad to hear of Andrew''s passing. RIP Andrew.
Heather Reid
Lovely man Rip Andrew
Wayne Kemp
Had him right though high school top bloke
Timbo Kunty
Remember catching rides to school with him in his bongo van from runanga, top guy RIP mr McCarthy
Missy Green
Rip Andrew
Luke Roni Mckenzie
Thoughts are with Lorraine & family. He was a great man. Very kind, very educated. Much love from Kim Mckenzie & family. Rest in peace Andrew
Louise Blair
Hmm... I remember him from manual days.
Tony Kemp
Loved this dude
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West Coast New Zealand History (27th Feb 2021). Andrew McCarthy teacher - Passed away 22 Feb,2021. - Obituary -. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 11th Apr 2026 19:10, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/29025