Obituary of Peter Atkinson

The passing of Peter Ewart Atkinson of Fredericton, NB, husband of Kerry (Fawcett) Atkinson occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on February 11, 1961 in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of Francis Atkinson and the late Catherine “Kaye” (Loane) Atkinson. Peter was a Real Estate Appraiser and partner at Fredericton Appraisals and Associates. Peter was a proud past president of the Real Estate Board of the Fredericton Area Inc., where he also served on numerous committees throughout his 32 years in the industry. He served on committees with the New Brunswick Real Estate Association and New Brunswick Association of Real Estate Appraisers. Peter loved to spend time with the loves of his life; his wife of 29 years, his children and grandchildren that he was so supportive and proud of. Peter cherished every friendship he made throughout life and especially enjoyed the time spent with friends over the years on snowmobile trips, vacations, annual treks to the Amherst Shore, Westchester and most recently with the Doberman Owners Group (D.O.G.). Each December friends would call to let Peter know when “The Sound of Music” would be on which was an annual tradition he and his mom shared, that he carried on in her memory. In addition to his father and wife, Peter is survived by his daughter, Catherine “Ashley” Atkinson and son, Eric Peter Atkinson both of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren, Olivia and Owen Atkinson; sisters, Karen Davidge (Brock) of Keswick Ridge, Kim Cameron (Ian) of England and Shonn Martin (Kim) of Waterloo, ON; brother, Michael Atkinson (Marylee) of Fredericton; mother in law, Mardie Fawcett; sisters in law, Dianne Clowater (Jim) and Susan LeBlanc (Jack); Brennan McDonnell whom Peter thought of as a son and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will take place at Nashwaaksis United Church on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 2 pm with Rev. J. D. Kennedy officiating. Honourary Pallbearers will be Don Good, Rob Faulkner, Blair Lahey, John Yerxa, Chris Smith, Paul Barrett, Jimmy Walker and Jim Leonard. Interment will take place in Fredericton Rural Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Real Estate Board of Fredericton Area Inc. Scholarship fund in Memory of Peter Atkinson or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com