She was born in Marlborough, NH on January 19, 1931, the daughter of Ernest J. and Isabelle R. (Davieau) Croteau. She grew up in Marlborough and was a 1948 graduate of Marlborough High School.
Jean worked for many years in the premium accounting department at the Peerless Insurance Company in Keene.
She was a longtime parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church in Keene.
She is survived by her daughter, Callie A. Chase and her husband, David, of Cumberland, ME; her son, Dana H. Atkins and his wife, Briana D. Atkins, of Statesboro, GA; her sister, Kathleen Isakson of Rindge, NH; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Her husband, Homer L. Atkins, Jr.; brothers, Howard and Gary Croteau; and sister, Lorraine McClean, predeceased Jean.
Funeral services and burial in the Spofford Village Cemetery, will be held privately by the family.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Mrs. Atkins’ memory to a charity of one’s choice.
