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.
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17 Entries
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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