ATKINSON, William Richard (Bill)

Formerly of Hokitika and Chrischurch. On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Ward 25 Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in his 80th year. Loved husband of Patricia (Pat), loved father and father-in-law of Linda (Christchurch), Graham (Kumara), Vicky and Keith (Sefton), David and Jo (Christchurch), loved grandad of Stacey, Tayla, Georgia, Luke, and Ollie. Special thanks to all the staff on Ward 25 (Respiratory) Christchurch Hospital for the care, compassion and thoughtfulness In looking after Bill while he was in their care. Messages may be addressed to the Atkinson family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ward 25 Christchurch Hospital would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Tuesday, March 9 at 1.00pm, followed by an interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch.