Visitation will be held on Friday September 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time the Funeral Service id conducted at 1:00 PM. (2 hours prior to the funeral)
A Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow Chapel.
Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery
Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery
In Memory of
Carol Ann Atkinson (nee Helm)
May 22nd, 1940 - September 13th, 2026
Place of Death
Wingham & District Hospital, Wingham, Ontario.Obituary
Carol Ann Atkinson (nee Helm), of Lucknow, passed away on September 13, 2026 at the Wingham Hospital, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late D. W. Woody Atkinson, who predeceased her in 2024. Dear mother of David (Karen) of Auburn, Steven of Lucknow, Ken (Linda) of Lucknow, and Debra of Waterloo. She was the proud grandma of Jonathan (Samantha), Teresa (Duncan), Melissa (Beth), Emily (Frank), Rebecca, Justin (Ashley), and Jessica (Dalton). Great grandma of Sadie, Nora, Parker, Charlotte, and Evalina. She will be missed by her brother Evans (Barb) Helm, and several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ruth (nee Evans) and William Helm, her sister Eunice Dunsmuir, brother John Helm and his wife Mary.Carol left the family farm in Ashfield Township, and attended Bruno’s Beauty School in London. Ontario, where she became a licensed hairdresser. Carol married Wayne in 1961 and life was busy with 4 children at home. Mom loved gardening and could still be seen tending to her gardens up until recently. Carol always had a loving relationship with animals from the time she was a child throughout her life, be it cats, dogs or birds in her garden. Carol loved music and her voice graced the Lucknow United Church Choir, Sunday Sunshine along with her Trio where she travelled locally with her choir mates to brighten the days of many retirement home residents. Carol was happiest around family and Mom & Dad enjoyed attending all their grand children’s sporting events.
Rest gently Mom, we will miss you greatly!
Visitation will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM.
Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Donation to the Lucknow United Church are appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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