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Lillian Atkinson Obituary

Age 90, of Middleboro, July 8, 2008. Formerly of Swampscott and Harwich. Beloved wife of the late William R. Atkinson; loving mother of Janet van Steensel and her husband, John of Hanson, Joan Atkinson and her husband, Richard Abbott of Amesbury, and Fay Semple of Plymouth; sister of Evelyn Murray of Bedford. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Private Memorial Service. Donations may be made in Lillian's name to Hannah B. Shaw Home, 299 Wareham St. Middleboro, MA 02346 or Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. Arrangements by Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360. For memorial guest book see: www.cartmellfuneral home.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 10, 2008.

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Evelyn & Bob Murray

July 12, 2008

God speed to the best sister and aunt two people could have; none could be better.

May you rest in peace with Bill, another great and wonderful soul.

Condolences and love to Janet, Joan, Fay and their families.

Theresa Woods

July 12, 2008

To Janet & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I enjoyed so much doing her hair at the Newfield House.

Charles & Sandy Barry

July 11, 2008

Our love to Janet, John, Joan, Richard, Fay and all your grandchildren for they will miss you the most.

We were blessed to have you touch our lives Lillian.

Yours was a life well lived!

rob and paula van steensel

July 11, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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