09/03/1935 – 02/06/2025

Passed away peacefully at Parkside Kardinia Care Community, Geelong,

on Monday 2nd June 2025.

Aged 90 years

Beloved husband of the late Margaret Atkinson, and later of Colleen (nee Crichton),

who brought him joy and companionship for many years.

Cherished father to Lewis and Karen, Susan, Mark and Cathy, George and Michelle,

stepfather to Kieran and Gaylene, Andrea (dec.), Jarrod and Sharon and Kirsten.

Grandfather to Nicki, Nathan, Gracie, Kayla, Ricky, Eloise, Hannah, Liam, Fynn, Harry, Evie and Pa Pete to many friends.

Peter will be remembered for his humour, warmth, wisdom, and unwavering kindness.

Rest in Peace

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The Funeral Mass for PETER will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lava Street, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (June 6) commencing at 10.00am.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass

for the Warrnambool Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited at the above Church on THURSDAY evening commencing at 7.00pm.

Condolences can be offered on webpage

Tributes

1. Sincere Sympathy is extended to Colleen and all of the Atkinson Family on the passing of Peter.
   A highly respected personality as a buyer in the Livestock Marketing Industry for many years.
   Gerald Madden

   Gerald Madden

   June 06, 2025 8:19 am

2. Dear Uncle Peter,

   I will remember you always for your generosity in my times of need, your humour when you introduced me to Faulty Towers, and your kind heart. Your home was always open when needed.

   A life well Iived and 90 years to be celebrated.

   My love to Lewe, Susan, Mark and George on this day of mourning and celebration.

   Nephew and Godson

   Simon Atkinson

   Simon Atkinson

   June 06, 2025 6:01 am

3. I will miss you dearly Pa and will always remember you

   Kayla

   June 05, 2025 9:19 pm

4. To Colleen and family,
   Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Peter. Thinking of you at this sad time.

   Clare Gleeson (Koroit)

   Clare Gleeson

   June 05, 2025 2:44 pm

5. Our dear neighbour and friend Peter,
   It was a true privilege to have known you over the past 8 years, we will always treasure your incredible sense of humour, your kindness and friendship.
   You will be deeply missed.
   Rest in peace, Peter.
   ———
   Wendy, Anthony and family.

   Wendy Hatton

   June 03, 2025 6:44 am

6. To Colleen and family Peter will always be thought of fondly by Peter, Henry, Charli and myself. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

   Sarah Crichton

   June 02, 2025 7:54 pm