ATKINSON, SANDRA E. - 1937 - 2012 - Sandra Elizabeth Atkinson (Colpitts), beloved wife of the late Dr. Theodore (Ted) Atkinson of Riverview, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Geraldine (Fulton) Colpitts. A graduate of Salisbury High School, she attended Mount Allison University prior to taking laboratory technology in St. John. Sandra was in charge of the Biochemistry Lab at the Moncton Hospital for several years prior to her marriage. Sandra is survived by daughter Barbara, sons Bradley (Meryl) and Mark (Sarah), sisters Pauline Lewis (Karl), Pearl Colpitts, Carol Lowerison (Bliss), and Lillian Forbes (Reg) and grandchildren Rachel, Rebecca, David, and Sara Atkinson. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister Barbara Downing and two brothers Stanley and Max Colpitts.
The Family will be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home & Cremation Center 330 Whitepine Road Riverview (869-2007) on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial service for Sandra will be held at Colpitts Settlement United Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Danny Compton officiating. The interment will take place at the Colpitts Community Cemetery. In memory of Sandra, donations to the Colpitts Community Cemetery or charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca