Retired DuPont Employee - Maitland Site Entered into rest at the Kingston General Hospital at the age of 74. Dear husband of Gail Atkinson (nee:McParlan). Much loved father of Karen Gifford (Geoff), David Atkinson (Jane) and Allecia Parsons (Ken). Cherished 'Bamp' of Brittany Revelle (Mike), Shane Gifford, Alex Atkinson, Hunter and Quinton Parsons. Dear brother of Jerry Atkinson (Edna) and sister in law of Arlene Atkinson. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Freda (nee: Barber), brother Wayne Atkinson and sister-in-law Micheline Atkinson. Donnie will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses, volunteers, and doctors of Kidd 2 ICU for their support, care and compassion shown to our father and our family. The family will receive friends at the Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street East, Smiths Falls from 2-5PM on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Cremation with a graveside service at 11am. Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls on Friday December 14, 2012. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated