Dorothy Ruth Atkinson
Died: October 16, 2010 | Place: Longworth Long Term Care
Obituary
Atkinson, Dorothy Ruth…..Peacefully and surrounded by her family at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Saturday, October 16, 2010, Dorothy Ruth (Webb) (Vanderheiden) Atkinson in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kirk Hall Atkinson and the late John Vanderheiden. Dear mother of Robert Atkinson (Connie) of London, Brenda Smith of London and Linda Taylor (Douglas) of Kingsville. Also loved by her grandchildren Christine (Brad), Kirk (Daniela), Jimmy (Doreen), Michael (Barbara), David (Lisa), Devin and Nicola and great-grandchildren Caleb, Bethany, Caitlyn, Maximilian, Evan, Noah, Justin, Jamie and Julia. Also survived by her step-daughter Joyce Godden (Leslie) of Waterloo and their family. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Edna, Herbert, Ethel, Kathleen, Kenneth and Robert. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London at 11:00 am. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 9Z9. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.
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To Brenda, Linda and Robert:
I loved your mother and have some great memories of she and I together, I remember driving with her to the U.S. to visit Irma, Bert’s wife and having lots of laughs. We also visited back and forth between London and Toronto. I loved her cheerful and positive attitude toward life and the time and care she gave to her grandchildren, always with lots of love. I shall miss her. I needn’t say Brenda how much you will miss her. You were wonderful together.
Lots of love, Aunt Olive
Dear Brenda, Linda and Robert,
What a lovely Mum you have enjoyed for 97 years! I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful mother – she really gave her all to life and those she cared about. I’m sorry that my Mom and I won’t be there but Arlene and her daughter Andrea will represent our family and I thank her for it. There are several stories that I have in my head of your mom and I treasure them. She will stay in the memories of many I am sure.
Love,
Andrea
Suddenly became concerned that this did not reach you all. We did send you our thoughts and our most sincere condolences.
Love,
Andrea and Olive
To Dorothy’s family:
We are the son and daughter-in-law of Vera Bedford whose room was near Dorothy’s at Longworth. We wish to express our sincere sympathy at this time. We will be thinking of you in the difficult days ahead and you say goodbye.
Rob & Connie;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this most difficult time…
Gwen & Max Black
Rob and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Rob and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dear Brenda, Linda, Robert, and families –
We have some lovely memories of Dot, and hope that you find comfort in the memories you all share. Our thoughts are with you.
With sympathy –
Bev and Martin