Name: Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Address: Windsor, ON

Sympathy to the family and friends.  Memories are precious.  Dolores, I think of you often, especially sending prayers your way.

Sympathy to the family and friends.  Memories are the best.  Thinking of you at this time Dolores.  Prayers

  Dear Dale and Dolores, may God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow.--Randy Fetterly

I was saddened to hear that Cousin Dennis had passed away.  I was wondering why I hadn't seen him with his entourage at the Tecumseh Mall lately.  I would always sneek up behind him and cover his eyes with my hands and say Guess Who....he would laugh his Dennis laugh and say Is that you Laurie.  Dennis you will be missed.  My most sincere condolences to the Atkinson family at this difficult time.  Love Cousin Laurie Griffith

Tecumseh Mall will never be the same. Rest in peace Dennis,you were a great friend.

Dear Mary, Cora, Dave and family: I have known Dennis for many years and saw him at the many places he volunteered at quite often.  I got used to seeing him at the mall when I went to visit my mom.  He was a friendly, sociable kind of person that many people like to say hi to.  Dennis will be missed by many.  Sincere condolences to all the family and know that he will no longer suffer.  God Bless  Carol

Sorry for your loss.Besides being a very interesting & thoughtful man, Dennis was always interested in others. Rose & I enjoyed our discussions with him about movies & literature. May he rest in peace

I just learned of Dennis' passing.  I am beyond sad.  The Atkinsons were always a part of the Martinello family going back to the Princess Avenue neighborhood.  Of course, I remember Dale and Diane (although she was quite young), Wire, and Mary whom I met on one of my Windsor visits.  My condolences to all of you.  I'll always have the memories of how close he, Barry and Olive were to my mother.  It was so many years ago when we lived across the street from each other.  Even when he was a kid, he always wanted to play teacher and I was his student -- blackboard and all. And yes, he provided a desk for me. I also fondly remember how he contracted the measles on his birthday (two years in a row, I believe) and we had his party at our house. I still see him peering out the window watching his party from across the street. I am beyond words today.  God bless you, my friend.  You will never be forgotten.

Sorry to hear about Dennis,  Mary - my condolences - God Bless!
your old friend Barb (Pillon) Ouellette

So sorry to hear about cousin Dennis..may you continue to hold your wonderful memories of Dennis close to your hearts today, tomorrow and always.  May he rest in eternal peace. Love Cousin Sally (Griffith)and Kevin McQuaid

Dear Mary, Cora Lynn, Dale, Diane and families,

We are very sorry to hear that our cousin Dennis has passed away. Our condolences to you at this difficult time . Dennis was always memorable with his sense of humor and his unique laugh . We know that he left a distinguished imprint with the many students he taught at Walkerville C. I.

Griff & Greg Maxwell, Mary Jane & Les Tetler

     Dennis and I and Dale and Diane spent our early years growing up in the
same neighborhood.  During the past few years, Dennis and I occasionally
shared a few moments at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital or during coffee at
McDonalds.
     My sympathies to all of your families on your loss.

Louis Bontront  (Windsor, ON)

It was my pleasure to have Dennis as one of my teachers during my tenure at Walkervile C. I.
Dennis was a most dedicated English teacher who demanded great skills from his students and colleagues.
 He was a most interesting man who i enjoyed in conversation on a daily basis
Mary my sympathies to you and the family on you loss..

Alex Aitken  Former Principal W.C.I.

Sorry for your loss. Mr.Atkinson was a great teacher. I was fortunate to be in his English class twice, and one film studies course which I really enjoyed. He was enthusiastic about movies. I recall he was always dressed to the nines in a three-piece suit.

Mr. Atkinson was a precise and inspiring English teacher. I remember in particular how he taught me to love Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams. I felt that he really understood me as a student. Some of the comments he wrote on my essays still linger in my memory to this day. Happily, he set off a bit of a chain reaction in my life--from English student, to English major, to English teacher, to Walkerville English teacher. "And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"

 Alethea Cassano

So sorry for your loss. Mr Atkinson was my English teacher at Walkerville. He was a passionate teacher who shared his love for literature with all of his students!!

Mr. Atkinson taught me English at Walkerville.  He was an awesome teacher and I loved his classes.  I loved his passion!  Such a great man!

Dear Mary Cora & family

It is with heart felt  sympathy in  the death of a  Husband ,  Father &  Grandfather  .I  really enjoyed my  conversations with Dennis  he  was such a kind and intresting man . I will miss you being around  and  to enjoy  your wonderful  smile  and laughter  . Rest in  Peace my  friend

Sorry for your loss Cora and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

He was an influential teacher.  My sincerest condolences.

Dear Mary, Cora and Marc,
May God bless you especially at this time.  Dennis was a Special Neighbour
 always kind and cheerful.   He will be missed.
Dorothy Kungel

To Mary  & family i send my deepest condolences ,  I will always remember Dennis  sitting in the main lobby  every morning  reading the paper ,  and  he was such a sweet man  who loved  to talk to  people ,  i will never forget his laugh and smile ,  RIP Dennis  you will be missed by many friends and family  

from danielle holmes

OBITUARY

Dennis Atkinson

February 1, 1939 – August 27, 2015

Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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