Alfred’s Obituary
ATKINSON, Alfred Gilbert, C.D. – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alfred G. Atkinson at Yarmouth Regional Hospital on July 3, 2021. Alfred was born in Clark’s Harbour, NS, and had been residing in Yarmouth, spending the last four months at The Meadows. He was the son of the late Elijah and the late Gertrude (Swim) Atkinson. He is survived by his son, Gilbert M. C. Atkinson; a sister, Marjorie Ross; sister-in-law, Sherry Atkinson; niece, Mindy Ross and nephew, Mark Atkinson, as well as many great nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia and Alberta. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen M. (Robertson) Atkinson; a sister, Addie and brother-in-law, Gerald Crowell; a brother, Ronnie Atkinson and nephew, Gary Crowell. Alfred joined the R.C.A.F. in 1951 and his career took him all over Canada and Europe. After retiring from the Canadian Armed Services, he joined the federal public service working with Canada Employment (now Service Canada). He and Helen both retired from the federal public service in 1987 while living in Sidney, BC. They enjoyed traveling and the company of good friends. After Helen’s passing, Alfred moved back to Nova Scotia with his son, where he enjoyed working in his garden, long walks with his dog “Dude” and line dancing with Seniors’ Kickin’ Country. He also participated in numerous “Hee-Haw” shows. We want to thank all of the doctors, RNs, LPNs and CCAs for the wonderful care he received at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital and The Meadows after breaking his hip in a fall. Special thanks to Dr. Chandler and Morgan Leary for the special attention he received from them. Visitation will take place from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7 at H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth, followed by a graveside service and interment at 2 p.m. at Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Parade St., Yarmouth. It has been requested that there be family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice You may sign the online guestbook or leave messages of condolence for the family by visiting www.huskilson.net
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alfred Gilbert Atkinson February 23 1927 July 03 2021..
H.M.Huskilson funeral homes and crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Yarmouth, Province: Nova Scotia