27 March 2026
Still trying to get my head around what's happend. Such a tragedy. I remember Sarah's cheeky smile and the fact she was often the mastermind behind activities that had us in fits of laughter. I also remember her astute, sharp mind, and the determination that would come out when she believed in something . Such an incredibly painful loss. I send care and love to all Sarah's wonderful family as we navigate this journey of grief.
Rachel MacGregor
24 March 2026
Sarah you were truly inspirational. Because of you our lives are not only filled with great memories of fun and laughter together, but will forever be richer. You lived your faith in ways that challenged me be a better person and remember my priorities, modelling how to love people as Jesus has called us to. You are already greatly missed, and will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Shelley & the Thornton Family
18 March 2026
Rest in Peace Sarah, your presence next door will be missed. Thank you Windsor Park Church for making this live stream available
Michelle W
18 March 2026
My sincere condolences to you Cam, Hannah, Max and the rest of the family. Thinking of you and uplifting you in prayers during this difficult time. Sarah is a remarkable person, her legacy lives on. Much love , Janice
Janice Croft
18 March 2026
We watched the livestream today. It was a wonderful tribute to Sarah - to her life, family and values. I remember Sarah fondly from her time as a student in Engineering Science and always knew she would make a huge difference in the world. I know she will leave a wonderful legacy. Rob and Jeannette, we’re both thinking of you as you and your family navigate the past week and the time ahead. Rest in peace, Sarah.
Rosalind Archer and Colin Doyle
18 March 2026
Sending my condolences to all of Sarah's dear family and friends. What an utter tragedy. Thinking of you. Love and light in this awful tragedy of a young women gone far to soon.
Have fond memories of her kindness and all rounder at Dio.
Rest in Peace and love Sarah.
Alice 💕💕💕
Alice Poland
18 March 2026
To Sarah's dear family, we send our condolences to you at this very sad and difficult time.
My husband and I are family of Caleb and Rachel Finlayson who also attend Windsor Park Baptist. As a work colleague withCaleb and both a friend of.Sarahs we know they are also devasted with the loss of Sarah.
Watching the live video service today from here in Tauranga you really did celebrate and honour Sarah and the life she lived. We heard what a beautiful, amazing and special person she was to you all.
May the Lord continue to surround you all with his loving hugs and peace at this time. We are praying for you all.
Alison and Allan Larsen
Alison Larsen
18 March 2026
Our heart goes out to my cousin Cameron and his children in this tragic time, we pray God’s love, comfort and strength will be with you now and always.
We sincerely send our love to Sarah’s family and Jenifer and Murray.
I can’t even imagine the pain you are all feeling right now, and I know there are no words to express, that will ease your suffering, but we send our heartfelt love and support for all the family in New Zealand and Australia.
May God be with you all.
Rachelle, and Palma family
18 March 2026
I knew of Sarah through her work at Windsor, but only met her once. Despite this, her death has had a profound impact on me. I think this speaks to the weight her presence carried and her incredible “mana”.
She leaves behind an incredible legacy: a strong faith, an unwavering belief in the goodness of God, and the amazing organisation that is the Life Care Trust. It is on these things that she has built, that loved ones of Sarah will rely on in this time of grief.
I feel honoured to be part of the Windsor Park community and to have Sarah’s legacy as an enduring example of what life in service of the Kingdom looks like.
To the family and loved ones of Sarah, I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
18 March 2026
Sarah is one of the most intelligent and kindest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. Colleagues for over 8 years at Optima, Sarah left shortly before me to embark on more meaningful work with the church. My heartfelt condolences to Cam, Hannah, Max, and all those who were lucky enough to know her. xx
Tarryn
18 March 2026
Rest in love Sarah ❤️
Chris, Sue, Nate and Anderson
18 March 2026
Sending lots of love from Australia. It was such an honour to be able to watch this beautiful service - you all managed to speak so eloquently, capturing the depth of her unique personality and I learned so much I didn't know about Sarah. She really was a force for good, how inspiring. Thank you.
Annabelle Taylor (high school classmate)
18 March 2026
Sarah, "Well done, good and faithful servant", rest in peace.
Vivian Yeh
18 March 2026
Wow, what a beautiful but heart wrenching service. Our thoughts and prayers with all the family and the Church family and all who are hurting. May God be close to you. The earth may be poorer but heaven is richer.
Jonny and Donna Boom
18 March 2026
To All of Sarah Clark’s family, our deepest sympathy to you all especially through the times of sifting through the stages of grief. May Sarah’s seeds of life & legacy continue throughout many years through all your family & friends.
Lord embrace them all in your Love & Mercy,
David & Linda Dishroon
Linda & David Dishroon
18 March 2026
Sarah was beautiful. In and out. I remember her great smile, twinkly eyes, and laughter. She was fit and intelligent and really friendly and kind hearted. Her positive impact will continue on... My prayers are with Cameron, Hannah and Max and all those grieving her departure. May God be felt close, with words of comfort , strength and hope.
Kay Elizabeth Rose Dimelu and family
18 March 2026
An amazing woman
Andrew Gibson
18 March 2026
You will always be in the wind flying past me on the Diocesan hockey field…xxxx
Georgie Smith (nee Mackie)
18 March 2026
Words don't seem to cut it Sarah, gone much too soon. Sending strength and love to your whanau and loved ones.
Kia awhi ngā tīpuna,
Kia tau te rangimārie ki a koutou
Ka maumahara tonu mātou ki a koe
From your dio school friend, Christina x
Christina Bamford
18 March 2026
I did not know Sarah long, but she was always so friendly and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved her, especially Cam, Hannah and Max. ‘We grieve, but not as those without hope.’
Christina Persico
18 March 2026
Sarah was filled with light, conversation, and friendliness. A joy to be around and a blessing from God. The Windsor Whanau and wider Baptist community will miss her dearly. Our hearts go out to the Clark family and friends as they navigate this trying time. Much love!
Daniel Tucker & Abby Horwood
18 March 2026
Sarah, I will be on the side of the basketball court cheering Max on knowing you are there in full support xx
Hayley cooper
18 March 2026
Sarah was a lovely woman of God.
She was bubble,outgoing,always friendly.
All windsor park Baptist Church will miss you dearly.
Rest in peace 🙏 🕊
michael birch
18 March 2026
Loving, heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Trusting God to bring you through.
Noella Scott
18 March 2026
My heart goes out to the family of Sarah. I am a friend of Rob and Jeanette. Although I did not know Sarah, it makes perfect sense to me from knowing her parents how loved she is and what a great person she was. My sincere condolences and prayers to help the family go through this very trying period. - Ashvin
Ashvin Thambyah
18 March 2026
My heart goes out to the family of Sarah. I am a friend of Rob and Jeanette. Although I did not know Sarah, it makes perfect sense to me from knowing her parents how loved she is and what a great person she was. My sincere condolences and prayers to help the family go through this very trying period.
Ashvin Thambyah
18 March 2026
Having met Sarah through MOP’s, Windsor Park Church services, CAP and Refresh, I knew this wonderful lady was special. She gave so much to the community.
Sarah was astute, smart, witty, and wonderfully funny, with a smile that lit up every room. Charismatic and kind, she had a rare gift for making people feel at ease and deeply valued. You always felt a mutual respect and confidence when around her.
Her love, laughter, and generosity will be forever cherished by all who knew her.
Above all, Sarah was an awesome mum to Hannah and Max—loving, compassionate, and endlessly devoted. I’m sure her loss is felt deeply but her husband Cameron, children and family.
Sarah’s spirit lives on in the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories that will continue to warm our hearts. I believe God had a higher purpose for her and sadly she left us far too early. My life and my Son’s life is better for having known her.
Celia & DJ
18 March 2026
Sending our love to Cameron and the kids from Canada. We know how much Sarah meant to you all. We hope the memories you built together bring you some comfort in the days ahead.
Steve, Emily and Kids
18 March 2026
Sarah came into my life when I found myself in financial trouble. Sarah became my financial mentor . She had a compassion for people, which is rarely found . She was so kind , but firm !
She had understanding that not many people had when I found myself in that situation, she gave me hope!
I will
Always be grateful to her.
And the work she did she will be sorely missed.
My heart and prayers go out to her husband and her children, but also to her wider family, friends , church community and colleagues.
Condolences and prayers to you all.
Petra
Petra C Mons
17 March 2026
So much love and deep respect for the life Sarah lived. She was always pouring into others and shining bright. I will treasure every special memory. From belly laughs at sleepovers, her impersonation of Kermit the frog, the chumba club we had in form 1, playing hockey together, fun camps & youth events to meaningful thought provoking discussion about faith and what was most important, every memory is full of so much happiness. She will be greatly missed by many because she touched and impacted so many lives for the better. Robert & Jeanette, thank you for raising an incredible woman. I am so sorry for your loss and our hearts break with you. To the whole family, our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. I’m sorry I am unable to be at the service in person but grateful to be able to be apart of it via the livestream.
Michelle Bayly
17 March 2026
In loving memory of Sarah,
We always love seeing you and catching up. You have this way about you that makes everything feel easy and good. You are the kind of person people are drawn to and it’s no surprise how many people care about you so deeply.
You give so much of yourself to others, without ever expecting anything in return. You carry such a positive, warm and loving energy and it is something really special to be around.
We are so incredibly sad that you’re gone. Our hearts are broken for Cam, Hannah, Max and your family. We are thinking of you all and holding you close.
The world has lost a truly lovely person way too soon.
We love you, Sarah — always.
Claire, Eddie, Cara & Connor
17 March 2026
Sarah, I remember you as such a beautiful soul. I imagine Natalie is enjoying many cups of tea with you now in heaven. My love and deepest condolences to your loved ones at this incredibly hard time.
Marcela Thompson
17 March 2026
Sarah you are one of the truely exceptional and generous people of this world. We are so grateful to have known you and are shocked and saddened by your departure. You built a beautiful life full of love for yourself and your family, not to mention the countless others you’ve supported in your community. Sending all our love to Cam, Hannah and Max from Australia.
Clint, Rita, Cyan and Indigo x
Clint and Rita
17 March 2026
Always be remembered
Lisa Macdonald
17 March 2026
Love and deep sympathies to the family of Sarah Clark. I was very saddened to hear she went so soon in such tragic circumstances. Sarah was a lovely person. She was my colleague at Optima. May God be near to all who feel this loss, her whole family, her friends and the community at Windsor Park Baptist.
Caitlyn Lee
17 March 2026
I am deeply saddened by this news of the tragedy, and the loss of Sarah. I cannot imagine the pain for everyone involved. Jeanette and Rob have been best friends of mine since our high school days. I have known about Sarah and her family since she was born, and Rob and Jeanette keep in contact even though I now live far away in Canada, on Vancouver Island. There are no words that can lessen the pain, especially for Cam, Hannah, Max, and Rob and Jeanette, but I am praying for you all daily. I hope the love you have for each other can sustain you all through this very difficult time, and my prayer is that God can hold you all, in love, and give you the strength to walk with each other as you try to find peace and meaning in the untimely death of Sarah. May you all feel God's love daily, and know that God's strength is with you wherever you are and wherever you go. Humbly and with love, grant
grant macLean
17 March 2026
Oh Kirky. I remember a rainy weekend at the bach with the rest of the girls, just being present and laughing. I remember your endless graciousness and acceptance of people. Your genuine goodness stays with me forever and we’ll forever celebrate you. Much love to Cam, Hannah and Max, your beloved best gal pals and the family, community and people who you have impacted so richly. X
Tash McGill
17 March 2026
Sarah is one of the truly remarkable people I’ve ever worked with. She may be gone from this earth, but by God’s grace, and because Jesus died and rose again, she is now enjoying the gift of eternal life. No more pain, no more suffering - only the joy of receiving the reward of a life lived faithfully as God’s servant. I’m praying for peace and comfort for her family, her friends, her church, and all her loved ones who are grieving this loss. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit strengthen you in these moments of sadness.
17 March 2026
Love and prayers from the St Andrew's church family in Mangonui
17 March 2026
Dear Jeanette and Robert and all the family - our hearts ache for you all. May God’s loving arms surround you with comfort and peace during this unimaginable time.
Sarah and John Holland
16 March 2026
We are heartbroken by the loss of the most incredible human being. Sarah, you were always a pillar of the Windsor Park community. Your kindness was everlasting, felt deeply not only by myself, Andrew, and our children, but by so many others whose lives you touched.
It takes a truly remarkable person to leave such a lasting impact, and yours now reaches across all of Aotearoa. If everyone in the community cared as deeply and acted as selflessly as you did, the world would be a much better place for us all.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Cam, Hannah, and Max. We are so sorry for the far-too-early loss of such a courageous, kind, and steady woman. While nothing can replace Sarah, we hope you find strength in the many people surrounding you with love and comfort.
Sending all our love from a distance.
Caley, Andrew, Abigail, and Harrison.
Plinston Family
16 March 2026
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. So sad to hear this tragic news.
Jenni, Alex, Richard, Scott and Becky (from Portobello Pl, days)
Alex and Jenni Wayenburg
15 March 2026
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved wife and mother.
I had the privilege of meeting Sarah and Hannah minutes before the tragic accident- I was sitting outside a table away . I can’t imagine what is going on in your mind Hannah as you witnessed this terrible accident.
May God comfort you all during this difficult unimaginable time in the days and years ahead .
I hope your doggie is ok
Jules Hurley
15 March 2026
sorry for the loss of your wife and mother to your children.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kobus and Suzanne Rossouw
15 March 2026
Still can’t believe the reality of this absolute tragedy. Ongoing prayers for deep comfort for Cam, Hannah, Max, and all the family. Sarah’s deep faith , shiny smile, genuine care, steadiness, & kindness to all, are things that we will continue to remember her by.
Sarah Astwood
15 March 2026
Words are almost impossible at a time like this. I'm Rob Kirkpatrick's cousin, and we share the grief of Sarah's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you know God's deep comfort and love in the coming days and years. From our family to yours: Love from Peter and Phyl, Grant and Ian.
Peter and Phyl Kirkpatrick
14 March 2026
My with the family and her kids yeah so I am so sorry to hear about that and yeah God is with you amen
Bridie Daly
14 March 2026
Our prayers and love go out to Jeanette, Robert and Sarah’s whole family. May God keep you in his arms at this terrible time.
Christiansen family
14 March 2026
Rest in love Sarah. Love from Grey Lynn Community Church
Poli Mataafa
14 March 2026
Sarah came into our lives during a challenging time.
She prayed for us and showed such care, no judgement,just love.
I saw her last in December, and although I know she meets many families like ours,she remembered me by name.
Forever grateful ❤️
My heartfelt prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
Candice Meyer
14 March 2026
I have not met Sarah but my heart breaks that she's no longer. My sincerest condolences to her husband, children and all the family listed above, and to everyone who is grieving Sarah's loss. May God comfort you all during this difficult time and also the days that lie ahead 🙏
Gail Falken
14 March 2026
I knew Sarah briefly as we joined the team around the same time at WPBC and remember her as an intelligent and passionate woman who was always friendly and full of joy - a big bright authentic smile… Our condolences go to her family and loved ones.
Pierre & Tracey Barnard
14 March 2026
Sarah, my dear friend, your impact to the community will always be remembered.
Meishu
13 March 2026
Sarah, your legacy continues to inspire us. Your faith, dedication, and impact on our WP community, nation, and beyond will always be remembered. Rest in peace, dear friend and colleague!❤️🎚️
Roi Nu Maran
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