ATKINSON, WANITA - 1947-2014 - ST-LOUIS-DE-KENT, NB - Wanita Atkinson, 66, of St-Louis-de-Kent passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L-Dumont University Hospital Center, Moncton on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born in Kouchibouguac, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and the late Sarah Kelly. Wanita will be sadly missed by her daughter, Lorna Atkinson (Richard) of Moncton; two sons, Allan Kelly of St-Ignace and Sheldon Atkinson of Shediac; five grandchildren, Max, Sarah, Samuel, Ashley and Annick. She is also survived by three brothers, Thomas Kelly (Helen), Walter Kelly (Alphonsine) and Joseph "Eldon" Kelly (Aline); and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard; and one sister, Caroline.
Visitation will be held at Thompson Memorial Home, St-Louis-de-Kent on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Monday from 2:00 pm until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 4:00 pm, St-Louis-des-Français Roman Catholic Church, St-Louis-de-Kent. Interment will be in St James Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kouchibouguac. Donations in Wanita's memory may be made to the L'Auberge Mgr Henri Cormier Lodge and would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).