It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing
of Donald Joseph Atwin of Keswick Ridge on November
29th 2022 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers
Hospital. He was 73. Born in Oromocto NB he was the son of the late
Mary Atwin.
Donald adored his family, especially his
children and grandchildren, wanting to spend as much time with them as
he possibly could. His bond with Nolan and Gage was unmeasurable and
they were the lights of his life and he was the light of
theirs.
Donald was a carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking,
playing baseball and hockey. He was well known for his pitching
prowess and played well into his 60’s. He also coached ball
and hockey. When he wasn’t home or work, you could find Don
at the local ball field during the summer and during the winter
months, Don would enjoy his Saturday nights watching Hockey Night in
Canada. Don was a passionate lifelong New York Yankee and Montreal
Canadians fan and he was lucky enough to live out his childhood dream
and see both teams play live with either Mary or Burton by his side. A
passionate music fan, Don was also fortunate enough to see
his favourite musician, Don Fogherty from the band CCR, perform live
where he had the privilege to hear his favourite song, Center
Field.
He loved animals and they loved him in return, having a
special bond with all of his 4-legged
companions.
He is survived by his loving wife Rolla Atwin (Harris), their
children Mary Rosbourough (Adam), Burton Atwin and Stephanie King
(Bill). His much-adored grandchildren Nolan, Gage, McKenzie (Carouna),
Nathan and Matt as well as his fur babies Brandy and
Ripley.
He was predeceased by his mother Mary Atwin, his Aunt Anna,
Uncle Jim who were pivotal in his upbringing and his daughter Dawn
Marie Sacobie.
Resting at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540
Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Saturday December
3rd from 1-2 PM. A funeral service
will be held from the funeral home chapel at 2 PM. Interment
will be held at a later date.
Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the
Fredericton SPCA
1949 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Joseph Atwin 1949 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick