2 April 1958 – 5 August 2023
2 April 1958 – 5 August 2023
Atkins, Suzanne June (nee Ford)
Passed on Saturday 5th August. Loved wife of Keith.
Adored Mum to John, Dean, and Tim, and Nana to Leah.
Sister to Jan and Debra.
Suzanne leaves behind a lifetime dedicated to her family and teaching.
Her family would like to thank Cairnfield House for their care in Mum’s final months.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Neurological Foundation. (https://neurological.org.nz/donate/donate-online)
A service for Suzanne will be held at the Whangarei Anglican Church (2 Kamo Road, Regent, Whangārei) at 2:00pm on Thursday 10 August 2023 followed by private cremation.
All communications to the Aitkins family, c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington,Whangarei 0145.
Funeral service held at Whangarei Anglican Church
That was a lovely service for a very special person who I wish I knew Guy
Suzanne was warm and interesting and funny friend with whom I shared many laughs and fascinating conversations. She was also a fabulous teacher of German who inspired generations of girls at Whangarei Girls' High School to look outwards on an exotic and exciting new world. She was also responsible for many fine national examinations. Her family were the centre of her world, and I always loved hearing about her boys as they grew up. Suzanne, you are fondly remembered and sadly missed.
We retain very fond memories of Suzanne she was part of our coming of age and a lifelong friend. As we live in Perth Western Australia, we were perhaps not so close as the years drifted by, but we always kept in touch and knew how each was spending their respective life. We well remember Suzanne and Keith visiting us in Perth it was insanely hot and in our younger days air-conditioning didn't seem that necessary! We have very fond memories of Suzanne and trotting about with her in her little grey Morrie around Christchurch. We have always remembered her infectious laugh and enthusiasm. Rest in peace dear friend.
Funeral service held at Whangarei Anglican Church

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