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Douglas George William ATKINSON

1955 - 2020

Douglas George William ATKINSON obituary, 1955-2020, Niagra, ON

BORN

1955

DIED

2020

Douglas ATKINSON Obituary

May 25, 1955 - October 2, 2020 It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the sudden death of our brother Doug. He was predeceased by his father Harold King Atkinson (2005), mother Audrey Alberta Atkinson (2003) and brother Sandy (2017). Doug will be sadly missed by his sisters Judy (Scott), Wendy (Bob), Mary Lou (Terry) and brother Perry (Kara). Doug will be deeply remembered by his nieces, nephews and best friend Rick Koudys and wife Lorna. Doug was born, raised and lived his entire life in Grimsby. Doug loved his community and volunteered a lot of his time. He had a huge heart and became a legend in the Town of Grimsby as everyone knew "Red". If you ever needed a hand or a hug he was always there for you. Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID 19, a celebration of life will take place at a later date TBD. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name. Love you bro you will always be in our hearts.

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Published by Niagara This Week on Oct. 22, 2020.

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Dr. Rick Stopps

October 25, 2020

Hard working volunteer ! Part time farm worker. Opinionated but civil politically and you never had to guess what He was feeling.

He will be missed by many . . .

Deb Zimmerman

October 25, 2020

Such sad news and fond memories of Red- many community events and always a warm hug- with our condolences!

Jenn (Sparling), Anna and Carson Porterfield

October 25, 2020

A kind giving soul with the best hugs, truly missed. Comforted at the thought of my bro Jeff and Red having beer and playing darts together.

Bill Purdy

October 25, 2020

Always a joy when around Doug,Taken way to soon...RIP Red

Jean and Ken Wake

October 25, 2020

Our condolences to the family and we will miss him

Kellyjeanne Whitney

October 25, 2020

My deepest condolences to Uncle Doug's family.
My heart aches for the loss(es) you and we have endured over the past 2 and a half years.
Red, whom I called Uncle Doug, because of my best friend and (common law) Boyfriend Jason Lorne and his brother (and mine) ,Rod.
Red would smile and chuckle and always give a great hug. When Uncle Doug asked you how you were doing, he sincerely cared.
I met and got to know Red when I became a cook at the Grimsby Tavern. I was 15. He was always keeping an eye out (for anyone) to make sure you were safe and sound.
I'll miss his Sam Elliot voice , his big grin, his sense of humour, and his awesome laugh(!!)
I will think of Red and pass along his community spirit when the opportunity presents itself to me.
Sláinte.

Mary-Lou Ambrose Little

October 25, 2020

My condolences to you all. Doug was always a great guy. He was taken too soon. Rest in Peace Doug. From the other Mary-Lou

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