Frank U. Atkinson, 87, of Franklin, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at home. He was the husband of Irene M. (Cronin) Atkinson. Born in Taunton, April 27, 1923, a son of the late Francis R. and Marion H. (Upham) Atkinson, he was a resident of Franklin for over 15 years and was a former longtime resident of Stoughton. Mr. Atkinson was raised and educated in Hyde Park, and until his retirement worked as a letter carrier for the town of Stoughton for 32 years. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II and attained the rank of Aviation Machinists Mate, Second Class; he was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Area Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was discharged in February 1946. His interests included fishing, reading, bowling and crossword puzzles. He also treasured time spent with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Legion Post No. 89 in Stoughton. In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by four sons, Francis R. Atkinson of Wellesley, Joseph L. Atkinson of Wrentham, John F. Atkinson of Stoughton and Stephen M. Atkinson of Norfolk; two daughters, Marie T. Kelleher of Franklin and Irene M. Atkinson of Stoughton; two brothers, Edmund Atkinson of Braintree and Robert Atkinson of Carver. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Christine M. Fitzgerald and brother of the late Francis and John Atkinson, Faith King and Margaret Plowfield. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral, Tuesday, Nov. 30,, at 9 a.m., from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., Franklin, www.oterifuneralhome.com, with a funeral Mass in St. Jude Church, 86 Main St., Norfolk, MA 02056 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton. Calling hours are Monday, from 4-8 p.m. If desired, donations in his memory sent to Alzheimer's Association Mass. Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 would be appreciated.
Published in The Enterprise on November 28, 2010
Published in The Enterprise on November 28, 2010
Frank U. Atkinson, 87, of Franklin, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at home. He was the husband of Irene M. (Cronin) Atkinson. Born in Taunton, April 27, 1923, a son of the late Francis R. and Marion H. (Upham) Atkinson, he was a resident of Franklin for over 15 years and was a former longtime resident of Stoughton. Mr. Atkinson was raised and educated in Hyde Park, and until his retirement worked as a letter carrier for the town of Stoughton for 32 years. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II and attained the rank of Aviation Machinists Mate, Second Class; he was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Area Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was discharged in February 1946. His interests included fishing, reading, bowling and crossword puzzles. He also treasured time spent with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Legion Post No. 89 in Stoughton. In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by four sons, Francis R. Atkinson of Wellesley, Joseph L. Atkinson of Wrentham, John F. Atkinson of Stoughton and Stephen M. Atkinson of Norfolk; two daughters, Marie T. Kelleher of Franklin and Irene M. Atkinson of Stoughton; two brothers, Edmund Atkinson of Braintree and Robert Atkinson of Carver. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Christine M. Fitzgerald and brother of the late Francis and John Atkinson, Faith King and Margaret Plowfield. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral, Tuesday, Nov. 30,, at 9 a.m., from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., Franklin, www.oterifuneralhome.com, with a funeral Mass in St. Jude Church, 86 Main St., Norfolk, MA 02056 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton. Calling hours are Monday, from 4-8 p.m. If desired, donations in his memory sent to Alzheimer's Association Mass. Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 would be appreciated.
Published in The Enterprise on November 28, 2010
Published in The Enterprise on November 28, 2010
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