Rev Marcus Alwyn Pattern (17 May 1933 - 3 Jul 2023)
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- 25th Jul 2023
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- St Peter's Methodist Church Main Street Cross Hills BD20 8TF
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- 25th Jul 2023
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- 1pm
In loving memory of Rev Marcus Alwyn Pattern who sadly passed away on 3rd July 2023.
Marcus was born in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire in May 1933. He served as a Methodist Minister in the following circuits: Brigg 1958-61; South Shields 1961-65; High Wycombe 1965-70; St. Albans 1970-75; Halifax 1975-81; Bradford (Great Horton) 1981-86; Brighouse 1986-91 and Keighley and Worth Valley 1991-98.
Educated at the John Gleed School in Spalding, he trained as a journalist working at the “Lincolnshire Free Press” and the “Spalding Guardian” He fulfilled his national service with the Royal Air Force as a control tower operational clerk being based at Lindholme and Cranwell.
He responded to the call to offer as a local preacher with this leading to his candidature for the ministry in 1955. Training followed at Handsworth College, Birmingham. Stationed as a probationer at Kirton Lindsey in the Brigg circuit, he cared for five churches and served as a chaplain at the local Royal Air Force station, Ordination followed at the King Cross Methodist Church in Halifax; the church to which he was to return as it’s minister fourteen years later.
He was then appointed as minister of the Glebe Church in South Shields before moving to High Wycombe. His ministry continued with a move to the new town of Hatfield where he became a member of the ecumenical team of Roman and Anglican priests and a United Reformed Church minister and served as the Free Church chaplain at the former Hatfield Polytechnic College.
His appointment to the King Cross Church in Halifax followed and he rejoiced to live in the same manse as his illustrious predecessor, the Rev. G. Bramwell Evens, better known as “Romany” of BBC Children’s Hour. As a child, he had listened to Romany’s nature walks described on radio.
His first appointment as a superintendent minister was at Great Horton, Bradford, and his second at Brighouse. At Haworth, his last appointment, in partnership with the Bradford Social Services for the Elderly, he was to supervise the adaptation of three of the churches in his care to serve as Day Care centres in these village communities.
He welcomed the freedom retirement afforded to share life more fully with his wife, Olive, whether walking in the Yorkshire dales, attending the lunch time concerts in Leeds Town Hall, or as members of the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society visiting historic buildings and beautiful gardens.
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It was a privilege and a pleasure to know Marc both as a Minister and tutor when training to be a Local Preacher. He was a true gentleman and a gentle man and had the ability to draw out information one didn’t know one had.
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When Marc was the Minister at Glebe Methodist Church in South Shields, he was our friend in close fellowship, and a near neighbour. He officiated at our wedding, then later was the Assistant Minister at my ordination. Carol (my wife) and I are forever grateful that Marc's wisdom and pastoral care led us into a deeper fellowship with the Lord that has lasted throughout our lives. He was a man who made a difference and he will be waiting for us.
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A true gentleman and gifted mentor who walks closely with the Lord.
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A truly lovely lovely man. It was a real pleasure to have known him. Sending our love and condolences to all the family. RIP Mark. Love Sally and Louise
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Thinking of Marc and his dear and loving family and so very grateful for his friendship and guidance over many years. Every Blessing from Peter and Dorothy Robinson.
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Our sincere sympathy to Andy, Basia and the Pattern family. Ruby and Linda
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When Dad decided to give up driving, his last car - known as "The Old Lady" - was sold on to a new family. The money she raised is being split between three local charities who either supported us, or work with other local familes with their own demntia story.
This donation comes with all our love and thanks.
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I never knew you Sir, however I know your son Simon, and knowing how much of a wonderful, caring person he is, I reckon you were even more so.
Thoughts and prayers to Simon and the rest of the family.
Treasure those memories x
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I remember Uncle Mark from when I was a little girl A lovey softly spoken man I often asked him about was god real ? He responded to me in a lovely manner about Christianity and how he was called when , If I remember walking home from work to go and knock on someone’s door to help this person. This has never left me and I did speak to him only around 4 years ago to tell him that I had been confirmed at the age of 59 ! And also went on to do my Bishop certification. He was so pleased and I’m so glad I got to speak then
I remember growing up with the boys and spending many happy hours at their home with Aunty Olive.
I truly lovey man and a true Christian whom I had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP 🙏
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God speed, Marc. Our love and prayers go with you...."may flights of angels wing you to your rest".
Jane and Nick xxx
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As one who had the privilege and pleasure of serving alongside Marc, all too briefly alas, in his final appointment at the conclusion of a long, faithful and distinguished ministry, I can confidently say that no-one could have wished for a more gracious, kindly and encouraging colleague. His wisdom and compassion were greatly to be treasured, as were his patience and understanding in dealing with difficult people and taxing situations. As a valued minister and friend and an exemplar of what it means to be truly human, Marc will ever be remembered with the greatest affection and respect.
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Rest In Peace Uncle Marcus.
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What a beautiful picture, my thoughts are with you Olive. RIP Marcus, so lovely to have met you and I loved hearing of your adventures xxx
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