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Maurice SAMMONS Obituary

Sadly, after a brief illness, Maurice passed away on October 29, 2024.

I'm a joker, I'm a smoker, I'm a midnight toker
I get some loving from everyone
Some people call me "Maurice"
And I speak with the music of Moz
I'm a grinner, I'm a singer
I play an awesome fender
Not a picker, nor a strummer
I'm a mean string bender
And I play my music in the sun
I'm a lover, I'm a father
I'm a pal and I'm a brother
I'm a grand-dad and I'm a son
And I play my music for everyone
I'm a rocker, I'm a roller
I sing soft or I can holler
I'm a blueshound
I get a good sound
I'm a Hank fan
I am guitar man
And I play music just for fun
(Steve Miller Band)

At Maurice's request there will be a private family service and cremation. A memorial tribute is planned at a later date/venue which is yet to be decided. Messages to: the Sammons family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald on Nov. 2, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice SAMMONS

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Glenn and Mary Stringer and Family

November 5, 2024

So sorry to hear of the passing of Maurice. Fond memories of when we were young. He will be with his Mum and Colin now.
Kind regards Glenn and Mary Stringer and Family

Andrew Wright

November 4, 2024

Thanks for the laughs Maurice. Was great to know you & watch you neck a guitar. Cheers to you mate & condolences to all the family & close friends. Rip moz

Coral Lawn

November 3, 2024

Sincere condolences to Christine & Maurice's family, we have many memories of our gatherings with Moz in Geelong Australia at The Longyard Dance Studio with Hell West & Crooked Band , Geelong Jukebox Rockers table 7 at White Eagle House , many festivals, dance nights , many bbq get together s with friends, we will all miss you Maurice Rest In Peace, your wonderful music will live on love from Coral & Charles, Lea & Noel ,Maria & Joe (Geelong mates)

Richard Grahame

November 3, 2024

i remember the first time we met. At the Redbank Plains Tavern in QLD ( our local ) with Shoobeedoo. After a great show you came and sat with us. You must have been nervous reconnecting with your daughters that night but you struck me as a straight up kind of guy. And we were excited to meet you. In the years to come I came to know you as a great guy.. funny and talented as hell. Connected again a few times back here in NZ, you even took the time to come and see us here in our little town of Waiau. I was saddened to hear of your illness and that it took you so quickly but I know you lived a full life. The next Jack I have will be for you while listening to your music. It was an honor to have known you Moz. Proud you were my daughters Grandad. Go well my friend.

Barry and jenny reid.

November 3, 2024

We are so sorry to hear about maurices passing, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Tim

November 2, 2024

R I P Moz. Keep ya strings Clean and the Tubes glowin.

Robbie Jackson

November 2, 2024

The Steve Miller band song is so so true. He taught me well
Robbie Jackson ex student

Tony Atwood

November 2, 2024

To Christine, and the Sammons family, my sincere sympathy and condolences. So sad to hear about Maurice's passing. A gifted guitarist, and singer, a real character, and a down to earth friendly man. Farewell old pal, you'll be missed.

Francine SCHMIDT

November 2, 2024

Thanks for the music Moz. You made me sound great! We sure had some laughs, didn´t we? I hope you find a comfy cloud somewhere and show them all how it´s done. Love, Fran xxx

Maryjane

November 2, 2024

I have many found memories of sitting at Helen an Dave's table with you, fixing the world x x rip young man

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Memorial Events
for Maurice SAMMONS

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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