Tributes to Gavin

Shirley and Mark Atkinson

Gavin was a remarkable man. We will always cherish the times spent together trekking around dusty Caprivi working on the CBT project, and later doing the same in Botswana. Despite the challenges, Gavin never wavered in his vision and inspired us all to think outside the box. Of course, he also delighted in throwing curveballs out at meetings (often leaving many aghast!) - but that’s what we loved about Gavin. Of all the people Mark missed most when he left Botswana to return to the US - it was Gavin. Gavin was his mentor and a very good friend to us both.

Margie, we fondly remember the times spent at your home in Pretoria and in Vic Falls when you joined Gavin at one of our meetings - good times indeed. And Charlotte, Robyn and Rowena, Gavin would talk proudly about you over a beer and of trips taken to Australia, US and Mexico. We know he will be sorely missed by you all.

Our love and thoughts are with you. We will forever keep memories of Gavin close to our hearts.

All our love,
Shirley & Mark Atkinson