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Maurice ATKINSON Obituary

ATKINSON,
Maurice Neil (Pastor):
On September 15, 2017, totally unexpectedly at his home. Dearly loved husband of Miriam, and much loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and John, Timothy and Randi and the late Caroline. Cherished granddad of Grace and William; Bjorn, Mark and Anna. Messages to the Atkinson family, c/- John Rhind Funeral Directors, 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Maurice's life and faith will be held in the St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans, on Thursday, September 21, at 2.00pm. An interment will take place in the Oxford Cemetery (North Canterbury) on Friday, September 22, at 10.30am.

Published by Timaru Herald on Sep. 18, 2017.

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Dear Miriam and family.
Our deepest sympathy goes to you at this time of Maurice's passing.
Maurice has completed his work here and gone on to his eternal home with his Saviour.
May the Lord Jesus be your strength as you live the days ahead.
Although we haven't had contact since the late 1970's and 80's I have many happy memories.
We are thinking of you and send our love.
The Gardner family.

Margaret Gardner

October 4, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Maurice as a kind, gentle, and godly man. He gave us outstanding support when Gero died.

Emily

September 24, 2017

Gil Andrew Sarah Johnson.xxx Hetherington

September 22, 2017

Miriam and family, we are just so saddened at the passing of Maurice. We are thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time. Our lives are deeply and forever changed for the better because of the amazing ministry you two were called to, and were faithful to follow God in. We will really miss his cheeky personality and the way he was a humble spiritual father to so many. We love you guys.

Shane and Tara Jette

September 22, 2017

We were very saddened to hear of Maurice's sudden death. Unfortunately we are unable to come to his funeral due to ill-health. Maurice was such a vibrant lovely man who will be sadly missed.

Kay Woods

September 21, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences to Miriam and family. How we appreciated your visits to Gleniti Baptist Church in Timaru. We still talk about those meetings and the light and love you brought to us. Well done, good and faithful servants, ( including you, Miriam) ,your work will remain for a long time. Blessings, comfort and shalom.

Bruno and Martine Lagesse

September 20, 2017

So sad to hear this news, a mighty warrior gone too soon. A man of great stature and immense faith. Our deepest sympathy and love to Miriam and family. Love from Ian and Diane King, WSB, Timaru

Diane King

September 20, 2017

Miriam, Melanie and Tim. So sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. May you find some peace in the knowledge that him and Caroline will be back together again telling yarns. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Kathryn Taylor (Kingsbury)

September 19, 2017

Thinking of you at this time, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian and Vicky Czepanski

September 19, 2017

Miriam and Family Sorry to hear that Maurice had died. Many great memories of our younger days in Newton Street and OBRC.
Ian Condon

Ian Condon

September 19, 2017

Miriam and family - so sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. Many great memories of working with Maurice at the Timaru City Council. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Pamela Dawson (Gray)

September 19, 2017

My condolences and love to Miriam and all your family,Maurice was such a presence in my life Sheryn Burnett

September 18, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear that Maurice has died. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you, Miriam and your family. Maurice will be greatly missed by many. He was an inspiration and a man of great faith and integrity. He leaves a powerful legacy for all who were under his teaching.
Love to you all
Marianne & Tony

Marianne Sellwood

September 18, 2017

Shocked to hear of Maurice's passing. Good memories of a faithful man, forthright in his views, great sense of humour, and a man of God.
May Miriam and the family know God's enveloping arms of comfort at this time. Love to all.

Ross Banbury

September 18, 2017

Heart felt sympathies to Miriam and family on the passing of Maurice, he will be very missed.
Andrew & Ruth Rodley
(Atawhai Community Church)

Ruth

September 18, 2017

Our condolences. We will remember Maurice for his strength in the Lord as we learned so much from his teaching and example. Truly a great warrior!

WSBC Timaru

Angela and Marty Wilson

September 18, 2017

ATKINSON, Maurice:
Passed away suddenly in Christchurch, on Friday, September 15, 2017. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Marylyn, Janis and Garth Kearns, Janet and the late Alan Atkinson, and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

September 21, 2017

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