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Fairinda Atkinson Obituary

Fairinda Lamb Atkinson, devoted wife of Colonel Paul G Atkinson USAF Retired (Deceased) died on 6/28/2018 at age 89, a resident of the ACTs community at Brittany Pointe Estates, Lansdale PA, formerly of Valley Forge, PA. Born and raised in Roland Park, Baltimore, MD, youngest daughter of Frances MacRae and John Cotton Lamb, one of ten children. She graduated from Eastern High school and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), earning a certificate in Fashion Illustration. She was a fashion illustrator for Brueggars and Stewart Department stores, and later a graphic designer for Cooke Publishing Co., Devon, PA. Always active in her community both military, civilian and church, she served in a number of leadership and board positions and was named Air Force Wife of the Year for her work in youth services. She is survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 24 nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Saturday, July 21, 2018, Church of the Messiah Gwynedd, 1001 Dekalb Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002-1941 at 11 AM visitation, 12 PM service, reception following at the Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Church of the Messiah, Lower Gwynedd, PA.

Published by Mainline Media News from Jul. 13 to Jul. 22, 2018.
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You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

Romans 15:33

July 21, 2018

I wish to extend my condolences to The Atkinson Family.. The loss of a cherished loved one leaves a hole that only God can close, however the cherished memories we have of them can last a lifetime. Hosea 13:14.

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July 15, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.

July 15, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family of Ms Atkinson. She will be dearly missed. May God comfort your hearts each day during tis most difficult time. Ps 94:19

B H

July 14, 2018

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Church of the Messiah Gwynedd

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Church of the Messiah Gwynedd

1001 Dekalb Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19003

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