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PHYLLIS ATKINSON Obituary

ATKINSON, Phyllis J. (Daly) Of Needham on Feb 17, 2018. Wife of the late Robert E. Atkinson. Loving mother of Peter and his wife Shelley Lupe of Schenectady NY, Gary and his wife Kimberly VivoAmore of West Townsend, Susan Atkinson and her partner Elaine Donohue of Norwood and Gregory and his wife Karen of Needham. She is also survived by her brother Francis H. Daly of Norwood, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Robert L. Daly and was pre deceased by her granddaughter Sarah A. Atkinson, grandson Michael Atkinson and great grandson Luke Boermeester. Her funeral will be from the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Thurs., Feb 22 at 9 AM, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Wed 4-8 PM. Interment Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (phassociation.org/donate), or Newton Wellesley Alzheimer Center, 694 Worcester St., Wellesley MA 02482. To share a memory of Phyllis please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home Needham 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2018.

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T. Hall

February 21, 2018

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

GP

February 20, 2018

I am so Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the family hearts be filled with wonderful memories memories of joyful times you shared together,as the family celebrate a wonderful life well lived and loved by family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time of grief and pain.Hosea 13:14.GP..

Patricia Tierney

February 19, 2018

Pete, Gary, Greg and my Sue,
How fortunate I was to know your sweet mother for so many years. She was a kind and lovely woman. I treasure the time I spent with her. May she rest in peace. Peace and strength to all who love her. Patti and George Tierney

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Joseph's Church

1360 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492

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