Over the years, Kathy was employed at various nursing homes in the area, including Greentree Manor, New London Convalescent Home, and most recently, Nutmeg Healthcare Pavilion.

She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, and crewel. Kathy had a deep love for Broadway musicals especially Fiddler on the Roof.

On Sept. 2, 1978, she and James Atkinson were married in St. Ann's Church in Milford, he survives her.

In addition to her husband and parents, a son, Anthony Atkinson and a daughter, Elizabeth Atkinson, both of Waterford; a sister, Sherri Puma-Pantoja and her husband, Elliot, of West Haven; a brother, Peter and his wife, Carol Puma, of Middletown; and many nieces and nephews survive her.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. Burial will be in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, West Town St., Norwich CT 06360 or to the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation, PO Box 131447, Houston TX 77219-1447.

For directions, or to send an online condolence, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Published by The Day on Jul. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Atkinson

10 Entries

Matthew Curtin

July 26, 2005

Jim, Tony, and Elizabeth:

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies are with all of you.

Gary Davis Barbara Turner

July 11, 2005

Jim and Family

Are deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. So glad we got to see each other a couple weeks ago. Kathy was a wonderful caring person and will be truley missed.

Sincerly,

Barbara Turner

Gary Davis

Judy E. Smith LPN

July 11, 2005

To Kathy's family my prayers and thoughts are with you. I was a relatively new LPN when Kathy became the DNS at Greentree Manor. She was one of the best DNS' I've worked with.Please notice I said with not for. Kathy believed that we were a part of a team as I do and as we are taught in nursing school. She never hesitated to pitch in and do whatever was needed for the residents and her fellow co-workers. She was a caring, giving person and I am very thankful that I had the oppurtunity to work with her.She also gave me some very good advice and was always there to listen when I was having some difficult times in my personal life. I will for ever be grateful. I'm sorry that we lost touch but as we all know when we move to other jobs, towns, etc., it happens. I wish I could have been there for her,but I know she hears me know. Thank you Kathy. My prayers are with your family and I find some comfort knowing your in a better place. With Love , Judy

Debbie Holmes

July 11, 2005

Jim and Family,

There are no words to heal the hurt when losing a loved one. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Regards,

Debbie Holmes

Amber Turner

July 10, 2005

Dear Atkinson Family,

You might not know me. Kathy worked with my mother, Barbara Turner at Nutmeg. I just want to send out my thoughts and prayers to you. Kathy was a great person. She always made me laugh when I would come to the nursing home. See will be missed by all.

Rick Larson

July 10, 2005

Jim, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Delia Welge

July 10, 2005

To Athinson Family

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Kathy at Nutmeg Pavillion. She was a very nice lady. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Noreen O'Riordan-O'Toole

July 10, 2005

Our sincere condolences on your loss.

Kathy helped to care for my mother at Nutmeg Pavilion. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sincerely,

Noreen O'Toole & Family

Frances Nocery

July 10, 2005

Dear Jim and family , I don't know if you will remember me , but I worked with Kathy at Greentree Manor , She was Director of Nurses and I was the rec director, Kathy,and I used to go out to dinner with our friends who all had worked at greentree with us. We had one dinner at your home on Quarry rd, down the street from my brother....I was shocked to learn of her death as I never knew she was ill, I spoke to Lusia Ferrier last evening and she told me about it. I want you all to know how sorry I am,she was a wonderful, talented, caring and loving lady and I am pleased that she came into my life, and I shall miss her on my visits home...sincerly Frances Nocery

Maddy Dowling

July 10, 2005

Hi, Kathy!

I always felt safe when you were our supervisor! You always let your presence be known and helped out at the drop of a hat! Thank you for all those gifts-made-with-love at holiday time. I love you, Kathy! Always & ALWAYS, Maddy

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