Died: 10th Jul 2021

Funeral: 14th Jul 2021

Passed away at Hospice Southland with family by his side on Saturday 10 July 2021; aged 82 years.

Dearly loved husband of Michelle, and the late Glenda.

Much loved Dad of Daryl and Roberta, Wayne and Nicky, Susan and Roger Ward, Judy and Phil Rodger, and Brent and Julie.

Adored Grandad of all his 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Loved stepdad of Matthew and Codiann, and Amanda, and step grandad of his 9 step grandchildren.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Orepuki Hall, Orepuki on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1.30pm.

The service will conclude with the burial at the Orepuki Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to The Watson Family, P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

WATSON, John Henry Atkinson

Dearly loved brother & brother-in-law of Eleanor* and Owen* Hillas, Anne* and Daniel Phillips, Marion and John Soundy, Bernard Watson.

Loved brother-in-law of Winston and Patricia Reece, Francis* and Marie Reece, Stewart and Jocelyn Reece, and Andrew* and Jill* Reece.

A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

(* Denoted Deceased)