It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of Aubrey Wood Atkinson, age 87,
of Sackville, NB. Aubrey passed away at the Sackville
Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Born in Baie Verte, NB, Aubrey was a son
of the late Fred and Dorothy (Wood) Atkinson.
Aubrey was a school teacher for 35
years, starting at Rothesay Collegiate for 9 years, then coming to
Sackville High School in 1967, which then became Marshview Middle
School where he retired as Principal. He was a member of the Sackville
United Church. Former Chairman of the Tantramar Planning
District Commission and a member of the Board of Directors of the Drew
Nursing Home.
Aubrey was a life long participant in
athletics. He was the first person in the Maritimes to break
the 10 second barrier in the 100 yard dash. In 1955 he was
the athlete of the year at Mount Allison University, starring in three
sports, track and field, hockey, and soccer. After
university, he continued his involvement with track as a coach and a
starter. He officiated track meets throughout Canada
including the Olympic trials in Toronto. He was a lifetime
member of the Sackville Curling Club, and a 55 year member of the
Sackville Golf Club.
Grampy was a huge supporter of all his
grandchildren’s endeavours in the triple A’s; Academics, Athletics,
and Arts. His smiling face will be missed by many around the
rinks.
He will be dearly missed by daughter,
Joan Hayes (Larry Hodder), Moncton; sons, Peter (Vicki), Rothesay, NB,
Alan, Sackville, NB; 7 Grandchildren, Hayley, Christopher, Kristeen,
Connor, Alex, Brody and Kara; sister, Marion Brien, Fredericton, NB;
brother in law Bill Macdonald, Milnathort, Scotland
Aubrey was predeceased by his wife Ann
Atkinson in 1996.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of the Jones Funeral Home, 70
Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300), where visiting hours will
take place on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. His funeral
service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home on Wednesday, September
14, 2022 at 2 pm, Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. Burial will
follow in the Sackville Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Aubrey may be
made to the Alzheimer’s and Cancer Societies, or the charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be shared by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Aubrey Wood Atkinson 1935 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick