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Patrick Atkins Obituary

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Patrick Paul Atkins, age 21, of Lake City, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at UPMC Hamot. Born February 12, 1991, in Erie, he was the son of Patrick J. and Sylynda Robinson Atkins. Patrick attended Girard High School and had been employed with his father in shipping and receiving at Erie Auto Interior. He enjoyed video games, music, and sports and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Patrick was preceded in death by his great grandmothers Therese Nolan and Marie Gorney. In addition to his parents, Patrick and Sylynda Atkins of Lake City; he is survived by two sisters: Olivia Atkins of Erie and Kimberly Atkins of Lake City; his paternal grandmother Gail Engert of Fairview, maternal grandmother Cathy Nolan of Erie, maternal grandfather Paul Robinson of Ky., a niece Izabella Atkins of Erie, as well as several aunts and uncles. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East in Girard on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. in Burton's All Faiths Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

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December 10, 2012

Pamela (balsiger) Plyler

Pat and family,
words can not begin to exprss the sadness I felt when I heard of your loss my prayers go out to you and the family.

December 10, 2012

Patrick and family,
Words can not even begin to express the sadness of your loss my prayers go out to you and your family.
Pam (Balsiger) Plyler

December 3, 2012

Sweet Sylynda, Kim, Olivia and Patrick,
My heart breaks for your loss...I pray that God gives you strength and peace in the days to come...Love, Ranee White and family

November 23, 2012

jen

Very sorry for your loss

November 22, 2012

Pat and family..
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jaimi Donahue-Healey

November 21, 2012

Scott & Nicole White

May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time of sorrow.

November 21, 2012

Sylynda, Patrick, and grandmother Gail,
We would like to express our deepest sorrow on the loss of your dear son, Patrick. May God be with you in this most difficult time. My daughter Eileen, our family, and I send their condolences. We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty Barron and Family

November 21, 2012

Pat, Sylynda & family, You are in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept our condolences. David & Judy Roan

November 21, 2012

Angie Talarico

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May god give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Angie and girls

November 21, 2012

Loomis Family

We are deeply sorry for your loss, all of our thoughts and prayers are with you always!

November 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

November 20, 2012

Beth Horsemanko

my heart is breaking for Pat & Salinda and their family right now!! I have known you guys a long time & cant imagine going through this but all I can say is try & take solice that he is now watching over you as an angel. God Bless you all!!

November 20, 2012

diane grabowski-bell

Sylynda i am so sorry for your loss i was friends with your mother and father please my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

November 20, 2012

Eileen(Dumplin) Stallsmith

Pat I'm sorry for ur loss

November 20, 2012

Cheryl NIebauer

To Patricks Family,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow He will live on in everyones memories.Such a terrible loss.

November 20, 2012

tanya marzka

Im so sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my prayers. R.I.P Patrick

November 20, 2012

Madeline Sheely

My heart is with you.

November 20, 2012

Christina Sims

Pat, Sylynda, Olivia, and Kimber...I am so sorry you guys are hurting like this. I wish I could be there and that I could do something to ease your pain. We will all miss Patrick so much!! I love you guys and am here if you need me!

November 20, 2012

Becki Osborne

Sylynda and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
With love,
The Osbornes
Dan, Becki, Dayna, and Daniel

November 20, 2012

Bonnie Martin

Pat and Sylynda, We just can't believe this.It is so sad and I just cant imagine what you are going thru.You are in our prayers and hearts.I hope he is at peace and resting.Love you All Bonnie,Leo ,and Jenna

November 20, 2012

Wetzel

We were so sorry to hear of your loss my god be with family at this time

November 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Patrick.. I absolutely loved talking to him.. he always had a good sense of humor and he was always so polite and respectful to me .. i will always remember his wonderful smile .. please accept my sincere sympathy to your family.. sue

November 20, 2012

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I CAN NOT EVEN IMAGE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING THOROUGH MY PRAYES ARE WITH YOU KATHY DUDA

November 20, 2012

Jeff Seth

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

November 20, 2012

Mandie Englert

I am truely sorry about your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Love you guys!!

November 20, 2012

Stacey Montgomery-Dempsey

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

November 20, 2012

Anonymous

So very sorry for this tragedy, and your loss. May God give you strength and I pray he will comfort you and hold Patrick in his loving arms in Heaven.
Will be praying for your family.

November 20, 2012

We love you guys.

Art and Lorraina

November 20, 2012

Karen Burns

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this very sad time..So sorry for your loss.Karen Burns

November 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss,my prays are with the entire family.

November 20, 2012

EMILY DORSEY

Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with your family.

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