Joseph A.
Atkinson, age 84, of Sackville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May
1, 2010.
Born in Westcock in 1925, he
was a son of the late Fred and Lalia (Tower)
Atkinson.
Joe graduated from Sackville
High School in 1943, and served till the end of the Second World War
in the Canadian Navy. He received a certificate in Business
Administration from Mount Allison University in 1947 and was
immediately employed with Atlantic Wholesalers where he remained until
his retirement in 1987. Joe was past president of the local
curling club, Sackville Golf and Country Club and the Sackville Rotary
Club. He was the recipient of two Paul Harris Fellowships
from Rotary International for service to his community. He
served on the board of the Drew Nursing Home, the Sackville Memorial
Hospital Board and the Sackville Memorial Hospital
Foundation. He was a member of the Saint Andrew's
Presbyterian Church. Since retiring much of his time was
spent traveling, golfing, gardening and
volunteering.
Joe is survived by his wife of
over 60 years, Pauline (Brenton), daughter Suzanne (David) Weintraub,
Liverpool, NS; son Logan (Elizabeth), Ottawa, ON and 3 granddaughters,
Catherine, Emily and Aynsley, as well as several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Hartman, Freddy and
Robert, sisters Netta Estabrooks and Vida Trenholm, and twin brother,
Benjamin in infancy.
Cremation has taken place under
the care and direction of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visitation will take place on
Tuesday May 4, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm. A memorial service will
be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2 pm, Rev.
Jeffery Murray officiating. Internment will take place in
the Westcock Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a
donation in Joe's memory may do so to the Westcock Cemetery, the
Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church, or the charity of your choice.
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca