Theodore Atkinson

Theodore Atkinson, former president and treasurer of the W. E. Atkinson Co., until his retirement in 1996, died early Friday morning, April 13, 2018, at Anna Jaques Hospital, in the loving presence of his devoted wife and family. Born in Newburyport, April 21, 1931, he was the son of the late Willis F. and Doris K. Atkinson.

He attended local schools, graduated from Kimball Union Academy, attended the University of Maine in Orono, before serving with the United States Army. Mr. Atkinson was a past president of the Newburyport Rotary Club, director of the former First & Ocean National Bank, member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Anna Jaques Hospital Cooperator, and founder of both the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, and the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Central Congregational Church, as well as the Belleville Congregational Church.

He is survived by his wife, Gabriele Atkinson; his daughter, Karen E. Atkinson McMullin; and his two granddaughters, Erin M. and Megan M. McMullin; along with several nieces, nephews and their families. By his request, there will be no visiting hours, and services will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 40 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950, or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport.
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