Phyllis J. Atkinson FREDERICTON, NB - Phyllis Jeanette (Hunter) Atkinson, of Fredericton, widow of Hubert Atkinson, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 30, 2003 at Mountainside Lodge in Island View, NB, as a result of Alzheimer Disease. Phyllis was born in Orillia, Ontario, and was the only child of F. Clayton and Ethel Mae (Spence) Hunter. She was raised in St. Stephen where she completed business school and worked as a secretary for Ganong's until her marriage to Hubert in 1948. Together, they raised eight children and enjoyed 45 years of marriage. She loved music, played the piano, sang in church choirs, and Sweet Adelines (St. Stephen). No gathering of the Atkinson family was complete without Mom at the piano or organ, leading a sing-along. She also enjoyed her craft work and it was rare to find her without a knitting, sewing or crochet project on her lap. For the past 40 years, Phyl has lived in Fredericton. She worked at Harvey Studios after her family was grown, retiring in 1987. She was a lifetime member, with Hubert, of the NB Antique Automobile Club. She was a lifetime member of Wilmot Church, active in the United Church Women for many years as well as a member of the choir. Even as her memory failed, she continued to draw strength and comfort from her faith. She never lost her sense of humour, her taste for chocolate, and her love of a good game of crokinole. Above all, she was a loving mother. Phyllis is survived by her eight children: Wayne of Toronto, Blaine (Anne Marie) of Fredericton, Gordon (Dianne) of Dieppe, Marilyn Doucet (Andre) of Biddeford, Maine, Ralph of Toronto, Judy McKie of Upper Kingsclear, Betty Atkinson-Clark (Brian Clark) of Crabbe Mountain, and Rick (Rebecca Leaman) of Keswick Ridge. She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Mark Atkinson, Geoffrey and Jonathon (Kristina) Atkinson, Renee Atkinson, Paul (Karen) and Michelle Doucet, Lindsay and Michael McKie; and one great-granddaughter, Kaylie Doucet. She is also survived by special in-laws, Marjorie Atkinson, and Bruce and Carolyn Atkinson, all of Fredericton, as well as by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Hubert, and by an infant daughter, Dorothy. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 2, 2003 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at McAdams Select Community Funeral Home, 160 York St., Fredericton. The funeral service will held at Wilmot United Church, Fredericton at 2 pm, Monday, November 3, 2003. Rev. Chris Levan officiating. Interment at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery will take place privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society, or to a charity of the donor's choice. www.mcadamsfh.com