Dear Ruth, David, Grant, Neil , Bronwyn and families, We arrived back from camping on Ponui Island yesterday to discover that Charlie had died and the funeral had already happened! We felt so sad not to have been able to be with you all and celebrate the life of Charlie. We have just finished watching the Service online and what a joy to hear of all the tributes affirming the relationship Charlie had with his many family members, friends and his Lord. We remember with great affection and thanksgiving for the era of our lives we shared together at Otumoetai Bible Chapel and the times of blessing and partnership. It was Charlie who introduced Richard to Tauranga Boys College and a job there when we arrived back from Fiji as a family and needed an income. May you all know God's mercy and comfort in the days to come as you rejoice that Charlie is with his Saviour - face to face. with our love, Richard and Kath.

Dear Ruth what a wonderful tribute to Charlie I've just watched on line A wonderful Godly servant- hearted man May Jesus surround you with the warmth of his love and bring you his comfort and peace as you grieve He has now been prompted to Glory Thinking of you with much love and very deepest sympathy Christine 🙏❤️

Dear Charlie, we were blessed to have such a lovely gentleman in our lives. Always a friendly face and a happy smile.

Such a joy to be a coworker with Charlie and Ruth and to serve as partners in the ministry of MMM. Charlie was visionary, committed with his whole heart and such an encourager to all he spent time with. Now with his Lord and Saviour. May Ruth and all the family know God's love and comfort. His legacy lives on in the viable ministry of MMM.

Dear Charlie , What a legacy , and example of gracious godly commitment, energy and faithfulness to God, family, church and wide community ! Gone to his reward !! Love to dear Ruth and the close family .