LIVERMORE – Gelia R. “Peggy” Atkinson, 88, of Federal Road, Livermore, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010.
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She was born June 1, 1922, in Readfield, Maine, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Alice Victoria (Connors) Handy. She received her education in Readfield schools and on June 24, 1941, married Lawrence “Cy” Atkinson in N. Turner. He died March 16, 2010.
In addition to being a devoted homemaker, she enjoyed caring for the elderly folks in need of extra assistance in their homes.
For many years, she attended the Jay Baptist Church and most recently, attended the Wayside Bible Baptist Church in Livermore. In her younger years, she taught bible study to area children in her home. She enjoyed Christian music, composing memorable Christian music of her own to share with children and family members, yodeling, going for nature walks and feeding the birds and a variety of wild creatures at her home.
She is survived by her children: Beatrice “Beady” Farrington and her husband, Norwood, of Jay; Janice Farrington of Jay; April Pomerleau and her husband, Ron of Ft. Myers, Florida and Jay; David Atkinson and his longtime companion, Sheila Smith of Canton; 9 grandchildren: Frank Farrington and his wife, Kim; Lawrence “Larry” Farrington and his wife, Sue; Lisa Michaud and her husband, Norman; Lyn Farrington; Jamie Poland, Allison Taylor and her husband, George; Chadwick Atkinson, Jeremy Atkinson and his wife, Gabriella; Emily Atkinson and her companion Kevin Timberlake; 9 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Scott J. Poland and a granddaughter Laurie Farrington.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Rd. (Rte. 133), Jay, Wednesday Nov. 24, 2010 from 11 a.m. until the time of the services at noon. Rev. Daniel Corff of the Wayside Bible Baptist Church will officiate. Following services, all are welcome to attend a fellowship reception at the Center. Private family committal services at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery, Livermore. Peggy’s preference was to have white flowers at her services. Those who desire may give remembrance gifts to either Jay Baptist Church, Wayside Bible Baptist church, or the charity of one’s choice. Tributes and condolences may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.
