ATKINSON, Myrtle Iona – 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2014, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born March 10, 1926, in England, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (Butler) Amey. Myrtle enjoyed playing crib, but only if she could win! She was known as the “Crib Champion” at Cedarstone and was also a great knitter. Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Marion Atkinson (Michelle Gouffray), Cheltenham, Ontario; son, David Atkinson, Barrie, Ontario. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Cecil Atkinson; son, Michael Peter Atkinson; sister, Marion (John). Special thanks are extended to the staff at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, and family friends, Albert McNutt and Peter Wenk, for always being there for Mother. Private interment has been held in Watson Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Myrtle’s memory to SPCA are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Myrtle’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com