Black Watch friends:
Regret to report the passing of Bill Atkinson last month in Moncton, NB.
Bill’s military career began when he joined the 2nd Canadian Highland Battalion in 1952 which was re-designated 2nd Battalion, The Black Watch RHC en route to Korea the following year where he was a member of “C” Company.
We have no record of his service with RHC after he returned from Korea so it is assumed that he remustered out of the Infantry.
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Maynard William "Bill" Atkinson
1934 - 2021
Maynard William "Bill" Atkinson, 87, of Riverview New Brunswick, formerly of Dawson Settlement went to be with his Lord & Saviour on October 24th, 2021. He passed away at the Veterans Health Centre, Moncton, NB with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Yarmouth, NS on August 23rd, 1934, the son of the late Maynard and Beatrice (White) Atkinson. Bill Atkinson and Sandra Jonah were married in Dawson Settlement in the Dawson Baptist Church on August 17th, 1957. They had three children, Peter born in Montreal in 1958, Cindy born in Iserlohn Germany in 1960 and Andrew born in Montreal in 1965.
Bill Joined the Black Watch in 1952 in Aldershot, NS and deployed to Korea shortly after that. He was wounded in Korea and then continued to serve as a member of the Canadian Forces for 25 years. Bill and his family were in Germany twice and also served several postings in Canada. While in Germany they travelled extensively around Europe with their caravan with Sandra as the navigator. Sandra’s Mom, Mabel, joined them in Germany for 18 months after her husband, John Jonah passed away in 1975. She travelled with the family to Holland, Switzerland, Austria, France and Spain. Germany was a great family experience, and a focal point of that time was the Salvation Army and the Protestant Chapel. Bill and Sandra were very involved with both.
In 1977 on retirement from the Canadian Forces, they returned from Germany and Bill and Sandra bought Hillsborough Fashions. They ran Hillsborough Fashions Boutique for 17 years and were known for their customer service. The two of them built a very successful business. They were very proud when their daughter Cindy took an interest in the business and purchased it. As they approached retirement, they made a second home at a KOA Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida where they volunteered at the Moody Bible Conference. Bill loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, going to the beach and travelling. He even tried his hand at golfing. They went to the Dawson Settlement Baptist Church, Hillsborough Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, and the White Pine Baptist church. Bill was also a Gideon and was very active with their program. His faith was important to him and he would profess his belief in God to all whom he made contact with. His message was clear, trust in God in everything you do. Bill was a true inspiration for all those who knew him and he was a great father and mentor to his children. Bill is now in the presence of his Lord and Saviour and receiving his rewards.
Bill will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandra Atkinson; sons, Peter Atkinson (Diana) of Ottawa; Andrew Atkinson of Dawson Settlement; son-in-law Neal Hewitt of Toronto; his treasured grandson, Mitchell (Claudia) and great granddaughter Kyla; brother, Leroy Atkinson of Yarmouth, NS. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews and their dog, Jake.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Cindy Hewitt, his daughter in law Charlene Atkinson and his sister Millie Jonah and brother Victor Gould.
He will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. The funeral service will be held at the Dawson Settlement Baptist church on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at 2:00pm with Pastor Paul Steeves, Pastor David Ross and Rev. Frank Trail officiating. Due to the COVID Regulations everyone for visitation and funeral service proof of vaccination and government ID will be required. Interment will be in the Jonah Cemetery, Dawson Settlement, NB.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Dawson Settlement Baptist Church, the White Pine Baptist Church, The Gideons or the Friends of the Moncton Hospital (Angel fund) or the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Arrangement are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H 3K2 506-734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com

R. I. P.
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