Obit: ATKINSON, Frank Watt

["David Winter" <David_Winter_uid1419@yahoogroups.inv_ alid>]

His father was born in East Apple River.

Dave
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Obituary for Frank Atkinson
Atkinson, Frank Watt ­ 81 of Truro, passed away peacefully with his family
at his side on Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Born in Jacquet River, N.B. December 29, 1933 he was the son
of the late Earle and Ella (Watt) Atkinson. Frank enjoyed time with his
family at his favorite place, ³the camp² on Taylor Lake in Earltown, N.S.
Frank was well known in the tire industry. He started working in the early
1950¹s. His career began in Truro at Andy¹s Tire Shop. He later left in 1973
to start A & B Tires LTD with a partner in Lower Sackville, N.S. This led to
the local business of A-1 Tires Limited in 1978 and joined in ownership in
1984 by his three sons to present date. He will be sadly missed by all. He
is survived by his wife, Florence G. (Wynn); three sons, Earle (Shelly),
Ross (Sandra) and Joseph (Susan); grandchildren, Alisha, Alan, Matthew,
Melissa and Bret. He was predeceased by sisters, Jean Allen and Helen
Porter. By family request, there will be no visitation or service. Interment
to take place at a later date at Robie Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to St. Paul¹s Presbyterian Church or Colchester East
Hants Health Centre. Special thank-you to Dr. Frank Slipp, V.O.N., doctors
and nurses of Colchester East Hants Health Centre for the care shown to
Frank. Arrangements are under the direction of Colchester Community Funeral
Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Condolences may be made by visiting
www.ColchesterCommunity.com

[Collected by DAW, 2 Feb 2015]