Died suddenly in Palmerston North Hospital on 11th January 2022, aged 63. Much loved adored husband and best friend of Nicki, very special and loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Correy, Jamie and Kate, Karl, Casey and Renee. Adored Koro of Jordie-Lee, Siena-Faye, Louie, Poppy and Snow. Special brother and brother-in-law of Lindsay, Sally and John, Tony and Julie-Anne, Fiona and Brent, and Dave and Marie. Loved son of George (deceased) and Baba. Maxim was a special character and a good bastard, loved by many including his dogs Millie and Tas. “Let the boys light up Dad.” A service for Maxim will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Saturday 15th January 2022 at 11am followed by private cremation. Vaccine pass is required to attend. For those who would like to view Maxim's service click here - Livestream Link
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons
Condolences to you Nicki and families. Will missed by many, wish you comfort and love
So sorry to hear of the passing of Max thinking of you all.
Thinking of you all at this sad time Nicki.
Baba, Rachel and all the family So sorry to hear this sad news. Our sincere condolences and thinking of you all.
Nicki & Family. We have such great memories of Max and we are so sorry to hear that he has passed. We hope you will take some comfort in the knowledge that there is so much more to life than just this life, and he is safe in the arms of those who have gone before us. Until we see you again Max............. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
So sorry for your loss Nicki and family. Thinking of you all.
So very sorry to hear of Maxim's passing, my thoughts and love to you Nikki, Jaime and families on this very very sad occasion.
Deepest condolences Nicki to you and your family on the sad and untimely passing of Maxim.
Such a shock, he will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to you Nicki with the sudden loss of treasured husband, father and grandfather.
Whenever attending a function, there was always one person that we loved to share a beer and a yarn with.... Maxim was that person., he has left us, far too early, we will laugh together again one day. We are thinking of you Nickie and family, our sincere condolences to you all.
Our deepest sympathy for your sad loss. We have had a very long work association with Maxim, he was a highly respected member of our tight team at Diamond Homes for more than two decades. Sadly we will be out of town for his farewell, but our thought will be with you all.
Dear Nicki so sad to see Max has passed away my thoughts are with you and family lots of love from Biffa.
My condolences Nicki. A very sad time for you and your whanau, but I am sure that you will have many fond memories to reflect on. My thoughts are with you. Kia kaha.
Our deepest sympathy to Nicki and family. Such a shock for you all. We've been remembering our fun days with you both when we lived in Feilding, especially at golf and at the 19th.
Nikki, we are so very sad to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. Ken knew him a long time ago and said he was a real good bloke. Our thoughts are with you and your family xxxxx
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Maxim will be missed by all.
Our thoughts are with you at this time. so sorry to hear of your loss. Nicky take care.
Buba, Nicki and all of Maxim's family, my sincere condolences to you all, one talented, down to earth guy, who would always stop and chat, had so many laughs over the decades, cheeky as, always with a big smile just like his Mum, sorry I can't attend his service but will catch up with you all after, take care of one another.
Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and best mate. We grew up, flatted, worked together and got into mischief. You will be deeply missed.
Dear Nicki and family, Although we aren´t with you in person, we are thinking of you and wish you comfort and love during this awful time. Max was a wonderful gentleman who will be missed and was taken way too soon. Much love, Wendy, Doug, JT and Luke xoxo
Our condolences go out to Maxims family. We are all sad to hear of his passing. In the arms of our Lord he shall be. Arohanui. The Graham Whanau.
So sorry to hear of Max's death. Nikki you are in our thoughts. Lots of love.
Sorry to hear of Max's sudden passing. Condolences to Baba, Nicky and all the family. Remember the good times, In sympathy.
So sad to hear the sad news about Max. He was always passionate about everything he did and committed to helping others. Much love to you all at this sad time. Regards George, Jo & Matt Taylor
Dear Nikki. I just heard the news today. I am thinking of you and family. Much love Lynda
Condolences to you and your family
So sorry for your loss of a good bloke. Maxim was very kind to my Dad George and he will miss him. Love Allison Fairless, George Leadbeater and family
Sorry we can't be with you all today, sending all our love to all Maxims family and friends. Maxim was the awesomest person to all his friends and his special family forever in our hearts mate, you will never be forgotten.
A great character who will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to all the family and his friends.
So sorry to hear of Maxims passing. He was an all round good bugger. :(
A huge loss much too soon .condolances for the sad loss,thoughts are with Maxims family,will be remembered fondly.One of the Good Guys
So incredibly sorry to hear the passing of Maxim, such a loss for your family, much love your way
unbelievable sudden loss of a real Good Bastard far tooo early
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons

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