In loving memory of

Terrance Atkins
June 8, 1931 - April 21, 2011

Name: Terrance J. Atkins



Life Dates: 6/8/1931 - 4/21/2011



City Of Birth: Olean, NY



Pre-deceased by

Terry was predeceased by his brothers, Donald Atkins Richard "Beans" Atkins.



History

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, LuVerne "Lu" (Elert) Atkins; children, Karen Atkins, Mark (Karen) Atkins; grandchildren, Renae Atkins, Michael Atkins; several nieces nephews. Terry was a Korean War Veteran in the Air Force. He was a fuel systems design engineer at General Motors for 44 years. He was a kind, gentle and loving husband, father grandfather. He enjoyed canoeing, hiking and camping. The family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful staff at St. John's Home.



Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 in Terry's memory.



Services

Terry's visitation will be Saturday 10-11 AM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). His funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Tributes

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Apr 21, 2011:

"Additional Tribute Link: http://youtu.be/K43Or_Bf2dY"

Elizabeth Agte wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Elizabeth Agte Relation to Deceased: Karen's friend I know the love in this family by the concern and attention that Karen demonstrated when her parents went to St. John's. All of us at yoga listened to the love in her stories about her mother and father, and her struggle to make the best choices for them both."

Gwen Williams wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Gwen Williams Relation to Deceased: neighbor Mr. Akins mowing his lawn, picking up the tree limbs, and working in his yard. He was always willing to help a neighbor and after my father died in 1995 he came to visit my mother across the street to check on her. I also remember his painting his house on that high ladder! Mrs. Atkins and her prized peonies. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"