Mary C. (Pierce) Atkins – 89, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died at her home on April 13, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Atkins.
Born in Boston, MA on December 5, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Irving Pierce and Elsie (Lucas) Pierce. Mary was a graduate of Medford High School. She worked at the North Reading High School Cafeteria and as a Home Health Aide.
Mary was always laughing and smiling. She enjoyed the Middleton Art Association activities, she loved to travel, crochet, and sew. In her earlier years, she was a fantastic cake decorator – always creating wonderful birthday cakes!
Family members include her daughters, Barbara N. Atkins and Donna E. Atkins; her late son, Clayton S. Atkins; her late siblings, Clarence (Bucky) I. Pierce, Jr., Virginia (Ginny) Velmure, Margorie (Midge) Roberts and many nieces, nephews, friends and in-laws who loved her dearly.
Burial for Mary and her husband James will be at the Veterans National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts. At this time due to the Virus, services will be delayed to sometime in the future. Donations can be made in her memory to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street, No. 19, Malden, MA 02148 and/or the North Reading Veterans Services, 235 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
We were kinda neighbors when I was little..I’m so Sorry for you loss.. Lisa Slade
To one of my favorite other mothers. My heart hurts for you Barbara and I will truly miss mom. Sending you my love as always.
God bless you Mary! One of the sweetest ladies I know! May you Rest In Peace
Rest in Peace, Mary. I so enjoyed getting to know you over the years that you worked in the cafeteria at North Reading High School. One of my fondest memories is when one year the students gathered at your work station to sing “Happy Birthday” to you. The smile on your face was endearing. I extend my deepest sympathies to all of Mary’s family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s family, especially her daughter Barbara, who I was friends with when I was still living in North Reading. I enjoyed getting to know Barbara when they invited me to join their family on a working schooner trip. She was very sweet and funny and a joy to be around.