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Donna Marie Atkins (Rose)

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Donna Marie Atkins (Rose)

May 17, 1942 - December 30, 2021

Donna Marie Atkins (Nee Rose), Peacefully with her family at her side at Ed's House on December 30, 2021 in her 80th year. Loving wife of Ron Atkins of 57 years. Cherished mother of Laurie (Rob) and Shaun (Tracey). Proud grandmother of Blake, Sarah, Spencer, Hannah, Trent and Payton. Sister of Ron Rose, Doris Matthews (Ginette) and Judith Cooper (Harv). Sister-in-law to Karen Atkins, Marg DePinto and Sheila Rose. Predeceased by her brother Keith Rose and sister-in-law Dorraine, her sister-in-law Eileen Rose and her brother Merv Rose. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her grand-dogs, Clark and Hazel. A private family graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home 30 King Street East Cobourg, on Friday April 29th, from 1-3 pm in the Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice would be appreciated.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Terry McBride - May 8, 2022

Ron,Laurie,Shaun and family. So sorry for the loss of Donna. My Condolences.

Kellie and Margaret Woodruff - April 29, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

John and Susan Noonan - April 29, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Harry and Frances Giddings - April 29, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Keith and Terri Moore - April 29, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Terri Moore - April 28, 2022

Uncle Ron, Laurie, Rob, Shaun, Tracey and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Donna was a very special person. Lots of fun family times. Love, Keith and Terri Moore

Terri Moore - April 28, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Bernice Sheppard - January 21, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Gibson Family - January 20, 2022

Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you, “ Those we love never leave us, for their beautiful memories are imprinted in our hearts forever.” You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don Marina Shannon Sínéad Roísín & Eílís

Janet Kennedy - January 13, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Mike & Kathy Voskamp - January 10, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Susan Hallam (Creighton) - January 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Jim and Cathie Swayne - January 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Veronica & Paul - January 8, 2022

Laurie, Rob, Blake, Sarah, and Atkins Family ~ so very sorry for you loss; our deepest condolences ❤️

Rob and Laurie Robillard - January 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Shaun and Tracey Atkins - January 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Doris Matthews - January 6, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Danielle Hall - January 6, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Danielle Hall - January 6, 2022

Laurie, Rob, Shaun, Tracey & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time Danielle

Glenn Rose - January 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Glenn Rose - January 5, 2022

Ron, Laurie & Rob, Shaun & Tracey, Blake & Sarah, Spencer & Hannah - Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna was such a special lady and dear aunt. So many great family memories. Love, Glenn, Laurie & Noah

Marvin and Krista Robillard - January 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Sharon Peck - January 5, 2022

My sincerest sympathy to all of you. Even though it has been many years, I have fond memories of happy times spent in your home with all of you. Donna was a wonderful person.

Marg DePinto - January 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Edith and Bob Robillard - January 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Lynn & Stephen Bolland - January 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Louise and Chris Calnan - January 5, 2022

Our sincere condolences to you and the family. Chris has fond memories of times spent with the Atkins family. Thinking of you all at this time. Louise and Chris

John Watson - January 4, 2022

My condolences to Ron and family

Harry and Fran Giddings - January 4, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.

Rosemary Broomfield - January 4, 2022

So sorry for your loss!

George & Marylou Taylor - January 4, 2022

Ron and family. Sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. May your memories bring you all peace and comfort.

Andrew and Teresa Brydges - January 4, 2022

Ronnie, Laurie, Shaun and families Sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. The Brydges Family.

Ken Shelva - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Judith and Thomas Brereton - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Neidra and Kevin Harris - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Robert and Carol Irvine - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Tracy Harrison - January 4, 2022

Laurie, Rob, Sarah and Blake, So sorry to hear of your moms (and grandma's) passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time Tracy, John and Brooke

Ronald Rose - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Colin and Julie Goheen - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Coli, Julie and Taylor Goheen - January 4, 2022

Uncle Ron, Laurie, Shaun and families…please know that our love and prayers surround you during this difficult time.

Thomas Bullen - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Ruth Root - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

John & Terri Clarkson - January 4, 2022

Our condolences to your family.

Jocelyne - January 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Alf & Red Quigley - January 3, 2022

So sorry for your loss.

Debbie & Adam Harris - January 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Vicki & Bob Brown - January 3, 2022

Rob, Laurie, Blake, Sarah and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Such a kind and caring lady to so many.

Wanda Lansley (Harnden) - January 3, 2022

My condolences to your family.

Ian Hartford - January 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Merle ( Davey) Carmichael - January 3, 2022

Ronnie, Laurie, Shaun and Families I am so sorry to hear about Donna, she was a wonderful woman. My deepest condolences to all of you

The Luke Family - January 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Judy Elliott - January 3, 2022

Dear Ron, kids, Doris & Judy Sending heartfelt condolences. I met Donna many years ago through softball families. She always took the time for a chat whether downtown or at the hospital. Her beautiful smile and friendliness will always be a wonderful memory to look back on. Thinking of you all.

Carolyn Farrell - January 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Ken and Shelva Smith - January 3, 2022

Donation A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity: Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Karen Atkins - January 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Wanda Wightman - January 3, 2022

So sorry for your loss Ron and Family. Donna was a Wonderful Lady. She will be Greatly missed. Thinking of you at this very sad time. ❤️

Mike and Andrea Birney - January 3, 2022

Ronnie,Laurie,Shaun and families Sorry to hear of Donna's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

John and Phyllis Tinney - January 3, 2022

Ron and family Our sincere condolence in the passing of Donna.She will be missed.

Bob and Helen McCracken - January 2, 2022

Ron and family, please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. May she Rest In Peace!

Ken and Shelva - January 2, 2022

Ron and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. May the memories you created together help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.❤️

Ed and Pat Casteels - January 2, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences. Ed and Pat.

Charlotte Koetje - January 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Rosemary Taylor - January 2, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you..please except our sincere condolences 🙏 Rosemary and Jamie Taylor

Bobbie Rood - January 2, 2022

Laurie Rob Blake and Sarah; My sincere condolences on your loss. Such a kind and gentle lady now at peace. Sincerely Bobbie

Shirley Black - January 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Shirley Black - January 2, 2022

Ron, Shaun, Laurie and families, Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Donna was an inspiration to all with her never ending strength and courage. I loved her laugh and shared my stories with her to keep her going. She liked that. Being cousins, Donna and I made lots of memories growing up. I hope to be as strong as her. She will be missed. Love to all, Shirley

Brad and Karen Finch - January 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Brad and Karen Finch - January 2, 2022

Ron, You and Donna have been great friends to Karen and I. You always made us feel welcome in your home. When you got married we felt that she was the right woman for you and over the years that feeling only got stronger and stronger. You had a great partner and together you raised a fine family. We realize that her passing will leave a large void in your life. You had a great marriage, a great family and a wonderful life. We all miss her.

Robin & Joe Trizzino - January 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Sandra Usborne - January 2, 2022

Sincere sympathy to Ron and all the family. Bless you all. Cherish the memories. Sandra Usborne

Tito and Catherine DiMarco - January 2, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing Tito and I and our boys have many fond memories of your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Doug and Sue Broomfield - January 2, 2022

Ron and family, we are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all during this very sad and difficult time.

Mary Wright - January 2, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Rip Donna 🙏

Shawn & Debbie McBride - January 2, 2022

Ron, Laurie & Rob, Shaun & Tracey and family, From the bottom of our hearts we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Donna. She was a lovely lady that will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all at this time.

Hannah Atkins - January 2, 2022

I miss you so much Nana! You were always there for me and the best Nana I could ever ask for! Love you so much 💕

Ward & Penny Beebe - January 2, 2022

Laurie & Rob - We have your family in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Dalton and Heather McDonald - January 2, 2022

Ron and family…our heartfelt sympathy in your loss of Donna . It was always a pleasure talking to you and her whenever we crossed paths . Most sincere sympathy to all of you .

Susan & Dalt Spicer - January 2, 2022

To the Atkins & Rose Families. We remember Donna and her great sense of humour - she worked for my Dad, Cliff Johnston, for many years and had her hands full keeping all the boys in line. Dad thought very highly of her. Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

Denise and Rory Quigley - January 2, 2022

Laurie Rob, Blake and Sarah and family. So very sorry to hear about your Mom Laurie. So many fond memories at the rink and ball park where she watched the kids in their sports. Remember all the good times and find peace in the memories with your mom xo

Tom & Barb Matthews - January 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Tom & Barb Matthews - January 2, 2022

To Ron,Laurie, Shaun and families our deepest condolences with the loss.of Donna. We will miss her great sense of humour and smile and our visits with both of you. Cherish your memories and always remember how important you were to her. Love Barb & Tom

Neva Moore - January 2, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. Sincerely Guy Neva and Carson

Gail white - January 2, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences

Ron Mcbride - January 2, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to Ron and the family !

Louise Fox - January 2, 2022

I remember Donna so well, she was a volunteer at NHH for so long. She will be remembered for her sense of humor. Used to make us laugh. Loved her.

Danny and Sylvia Lloyd - January 2, 2022

Shaun and family, We were saddened to hear of your Mothers passing. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Sincerely Danny and Sylvia

Mary Prettie - January 2, 2022

Sorry for your loss Ronnie 🥰🙏