(formerly of Scarborough): On August 11, 2025, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, in his 90th year. Loved son of the late Thomas and Evelyn, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Betty and Trevor Davis, and the late June and Colin Shepherd, and their families, a loved nephew, and uncle. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Atkinson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private family burial has taken place.