John Frederick Atkins

ATKINS, John Frederick.

Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness in his 88^th year on March 19, 2025. Loving husband of the late Carole, and much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and David, Dean and Lisa. Treasured Poppa of Michelle, Heath, and Nick. Great-Poppa John to Justin, Jack and Lucy. Son of Keith and Iris Atkins. Brother and brother-in-law of Judy and Nick, Storm and the late Kim, Graham and Sheryl, Catherine, the late Fred, and Dorothy.

Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Special thanks to Dr Burns and Nursing staff of Ward A2 at HBRH.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of John’s life in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier on Monday, March 24 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to The Atkins Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.