ATKINS, KENNETH JOSEPH - Retired Chief Pilot of Forest Protection Ltd. - Ken took his final flight on Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Traditions of Durham, at age 85. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary (nee Clark). Loving dad of Carol, John (Diane), Gary (Kirsten) and Peggy. Loved Grandpa of Allison and Ryan, Andrew and Mathew, Kenny and Francine. Dear brother of Margaret Barnes, and uncle of Jill and Patti.
Visitation was held in the Aviation Lounge of the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road) 905-440-3595 on Friday, April 4 from 2 to 4 pm with a service taking place at 3:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Durham. Memories may be shared at www.destefanofuneralhomes.ca