Michael John Absolon was an ophthalmic surgeon in Southampton and Winchester. He was born in Cheltenham in 1933 and studied natural sciences at St John's College, Cambridge, and then went on to complete his clinical studies at the London Hospital Medical School. While at Cambridge he represented the university at swimming. After qualifying he carried out his National Service. He then trained as an ophthalmic surgeon, with registrar posts in Sheffield and Bristol. He was subsequently appointed to his consultant post in Southampton and Winchester. He also took regular trips to Africa with the charity Sight by Wings. Once he had retired, he attended Wycliffe College, Oxford, and was ordained as a priest. He became a curate in Chipping Campden and his home village of Ebrington. Michael John Absolon died on 28 December 2010. Predeceased by his wife Mary, he was survived by his three children and six grandchildren.