At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Friday, April 8, 2011, of Centralia in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Atkinson (1978). Dear mother of Shirley Kemps of London. Dear grandmother of John, James and Tracy, and great grandmother of Jacob, Samantha and Zachary; and Sean, Arik and Josh. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, Jack and Eloise Eagleson of Parkhill, Shirley Eagleson of Grand Bend and Ethel Atkinson of London. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews and the Leo Boyle family. Predeceased by her son Robert Atkinson (2011), infant son James, son-in-law Joseph Kemps (1999), brothers Bob, Harvey, James, Stan and Willis Eagleson, brother-in-law Gordon McAlpine, and sisters-in-law Annie and Doris Eagleson.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, April 12th from 10-11:30 AM where the complete funeral service will be held at 12 noon with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or the chairty of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Phyllis (Humphreys)Mommersteeg
Shirley & Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your sad loss.
Ray and Judy Mills
Shirley & family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy. This has been quite a year already for you. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. Viola was a wonderful lady. Her ready smile and hearty laugh were always a joy to behold. No matter how she was feeling, or what she was doing, or what had happened to her that day, that smile and upbeat attitude were always there. She had a hard life but made the best of it and came out a winner. Her pies and baking were the best. I remember the many, many pies she baked for the restaurant. I remember years ago when we went to concerts and card parties at #9 Biddulph and your family was always there. I remember your mom’s wave from the door or the porch or the garden where she was working. I remember how thoughtful, kind and interested in each of us she was. She was a wonderful example to follow and we were blessed to have known her for so many years. God bless.
Mildred (Weiberg) Northcott
Shirley & family, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories.
Janine, Brian and Tristan McIntosh
Shirley Ann and family:
We are so very sorry for your loss of such an amazing spirit. Viola was a constant shinning light to our family. She will be greatly missed.
She’s in a better place right now
Than she’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; she’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles her anymore.
It’s we who feel the burden of
Our sadness and our grief;.
We have to cry, to mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.
We know we’ll reconnect with her
At the end of each life’s road;
We’ll see her cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.
Helen (Eagleson) Westman (and Cliff Copeland
Shirley Ann and family: We are very sorry to hear of the recent passing of your mother and grandmother. Our hearts are with you at this sad and very emotionally difficult time. I told Cliff of some of my favorite childhood memories with Aunt VIola and I wish your own memories will help you in the sad days and weeks to come. We are unable to return to Canada for the fineral bit please know you are in our thoughts.
Michael Boyle
To Shirley and family, my condolences go out to you, and hope the memories of Viola will sustain you in the future. I always had the greatest respect for the quality and nature of Viola.
Michael Boyle
Joellen and Neil Veno
Shirley and Family, Take Hear Time will soften the edges and ease your burden. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Take care Neil and Jo Veno (Leo Boyle;s daughter)
Ann Hirtzel
Very sorry for your loss. Viola was a wonderful woman who always put everyone else first. She will be sadly missed by eveyone who knew and loved her.
Allan, Heather & Aden Cunningham (Leo Boyle's Grandaughter)
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
With Loving Memories
Bob and Helen {Frayne} Patterson
To Shirley and family: So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You will miss her but we have to remember the good times and all the memories. They help sustain in the days to come.