Obituary of Margaret Elizabeth Atkinson

Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Atkinson Suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Southampton Monday afternoon August 25, 2008. The former Betty Waugh of R.R.#1, Hepworth in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Burton Atkinson. Loved mother of Nancy Ferris of R.R.#1, Hepworth, Anne Kurmey and her husband Wayne of Tottenham and John of London. Lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Marion Stirling of Stratford and Don Waugh and his wife Nancy of Barrie. Dear sister-in-law of Marie Waugh, Enid Waugh both of Sault Ste. Marie, Les Allen of Owen Sound, Jean Shipley and Carol Cairns both of Wiarton. Also survived by her son-in-law Gordon Ferris and daughter-in-law Debbie Atkinson. Predeceased by a son Ted and two brothers Wilfred and John. Friends may call at the ZION AMABEL UNITED CHURCH Sauble Beach Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from ZION AMABEL UNITED CHURCH Sauble Beach Friday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Gerry Hofstetter officiating. Interment Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Lupus Society or Zion Amabel United Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. 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 Betty by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 519-935-2754 or Toll Free 1-888-340-3467