Obituary of George Stuart Atkins

C.M., B.S.A., LL.D. (HC), F.A.I.C., P. Ag. (Dist.) Farmer. Farm broadcaster. Founder. "Serving agriculture, the basic industry, this is George Atkins…" Died peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton, Ontario on November 30, 2009 in his 93rd year. Loved in life by his wife, Janet (nee Blackwood), and family, Margaret & Philip Andrewes (Sarah & Jim, Christopher & Dorian, Caroline & Joe); Mary & Robert Carley (Jonathan, Brendan & Stephanie, Ryan); Norah Elliott (Mark, Derek & Ashley, Tim Kennedy); Louise Atkins and Duncan Bury (Jessica, Philip & Samantha); and his two precious great granddaughters, Emelia Kennedy & Sabine Carley. Predeceased by his dear granddaughter, Kathyrn Elliott Kennedy, and his sister, Honora Chew Flint. Family and friends are invited to remember and celebrate George on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:00 pm, at Zion-Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach, Ontario. Prior to the service, visitation begins at 1:00 pm. In tribute to his passion for radio and dedication to serving farmers around the world, donations to the organization he founded, Farm Radio International, formerly Developing Countries Farm Radio Network, would be welcomed and appreciated. www.farmradio.org or Toll Free 1-888-773-7717. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of George by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth. 519-935-2754 or Toll Free