Emily Payne
28-12 2021 14:25
wrote:
When Matt first took over youth club (I think ‘roped into’ might be a better way of putting it, performing an excellent double-act with Neil), he just came across as an easy-going and positive guy who put up with our rowdy indoor sports and teenage gossiping. As an adolescent I undoubtedly underestimated the skills that he had to make us feel empowered to take decisions and organise events, while always being a supportive background presence. With the (many) years that followed, seeing him at church from time to time and learning more about his life as a medic, his volunteering and other activities, I came to know something of the kind, intelligent and giving person he was.
Matt: Sunday services and Christmas Days will never be the same without your infectious laugh, genuine interest and silly tie. My sincere condolences to Donya, James and Becky and other family and friends. Your dad will be warmly remembered by the many whose lives he has touched through the years.
Emily Payne
28-12 2021 14:25
wrote:
When Matt first took over youth club (I think ‘roped into’ might be a better way of putting it, performing an excellent double-act with Neil), he just came across as an easy-going and positive guy who put up with our rowdy indoor sports and teenage gossiping. As an adolescent I undoubtedly underestimated the skills that he had to make us feel empowered to take decisions and organise events, while always being a supportive background presence. With the (many) years that followed, seeing him at church from time to time and learning more about his life as a medic, his volunteering and other activities, I came to know something of the kind, intelligent and giving person he was.
Matt: Sunday services and Christmas Days will never be the same without your infectious laugh, genuine interest and silly tie. My sincere condolences to Donya, James and Becky and other family and friends. Your dad will be warmly remembered by the many whose lives he has touched through the years.
