Avenal McKINNON Obituary

Hello! We will always remember Avenal's incredible kindness and the hospitality that she extended to Brynn when she met Sophie at Marsden. Avenal gently pulled Brynn into the warmth and comfort of their home which we all hugely appreciated at a time of insecurity in transition. Brynn was meant to feel so special when included in Sophie's birthday party in Queen Charlotte Sounds. We all admired and adored Avenal's sweet sycamore toys!
In loving memory of a superb lady,
Gary, Leslie, Brynn, and Kara Thoreson

Dear John

So very sorry to learn of Avenal's passing. Our sincerest condolences and best wishes to you and your family.

Jim Olson and family

Dear John and family, I will always treasure my 64 years of friendship with Avenal. She played such an important part in our early lives and remained a true friend over the years. She was a very special lady with a heart of gold. Aileen Regan

We were very moved by the service for Avenal today which we joined online. We will always remember her kindness and support for us when our first child Clara was born in Beijing. Avenal brought some glamour with her visit in the form of Vogue magazines, the perfect distraction for life with a new baby.

Dear John
We have rather belatedly heard of the sad loss of Avenal. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Dear John and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. It was a great privilege to have known Avenal. We
we have the loveliest memories of times we shared in Beijing and Avenal's many kindnesses to us, trips to the market together, and our shared life in the Congregation of the Good Shepherd (we still have the red' I am loved' lapel buttons she gave us).
Her faith, and so much else about Avenal was an inspiration to us.
Alistair, Carolyn

John and Family.
We watched the service on the NET and were saddened by Avenal's passing. We have fond memories of her and are in agreement with all the praise she received. We wish you all the best with all your endeavours without her. Peter & Elaine Plimmer

Avenal was such a kind and gentle person. She was always so encouraging of the service projects at COGS in Beijing, and was so interested in the Christian artists whose work was shown at the church. When I think of all the time I spent with Avenal, I can't think of a single time when she was radiating anything else but peace. God speed Avenal! You are in my heart forever!

I will always remember Avenal as a kind and beautiful person, even though our encounters were brief.

To John and family - so sorry about the untimely passing of Avenal. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.

Holding up prayers of thanksgiving for all the blessings that Avenal brought to so many through her quiet gift of love. May she now receive the fullness of God's blessings in eternity.

To John, Our heartfelt condolences on Avenal's passing. We have lovely memories of sharing a meal with you both and other times in your company. Bernie & Elaine Richmond. Past President Wellington Branch NZCFS

Very sorry to hear about Avenal's passing. Memories of you both are still vivid in my mind. Thinking of you at this sad time. Mervyn Lawn

to John and Family - our condolences and deepest sympathy on this immensely sad occasion of your loss of Avenal.