Obituary of Thelma E. Atkinson

Atkinson, Thelma E. (nee Post) age 88 of Highland Lakes at rest in Wayne on February 20, 2016. Beloved wife of the late W. George Atkinson (2000). Loving Mother of Darlene E. Malone and her husband George of Cape Coral, FL., James Atkinson and his wife Linda of Totowa and Richard Atkinson of Oak Ridge. Dear Grandmother of Dana Malone, Kyle Malone, Renee Meola, Lauren Harmel, Ryan Atkinson, Richard Atkinson and Dean Atkinson. Great grandmother of seven. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and her two beloved pet dogs, Toto & Gigio. Born in Paterson, she lived in West Paterson for most of her life before moving to Highland Lakes sixteen years ago. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Atkinson was a part time Beautician for several years. She was a member and past president of the West Paterson First Aid Squad Ladies Auxilliary. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O Box 650309, Dallas, Tx. 75265-0309 would be greatly appreciated.