Obituaries
Obituary: Clarence R. Atkinson, 86, of Hamden
Atkinson was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a machine operator before retiring.
From Curvin K. Council Funeral Home
Clarence R. Atkinson, 86, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on July 4, 2016.
Mr. Atkinson was born in New Haven, CT on January 29, 1930. He was a son of the late Bishop Austin Atkinson and Lethia Atkinson.
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He was a U.S. Army veteran and prior to retiring, was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Machine Operator.
Mr. Atkinson was a member of Agape Christian Center in New Haven where he served as an Elder.
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He leaves to cherish loving and lasting memories, his children; Clarence B. Atkinson, Sigrid D. Atkinson and Sabrina (Byron Sr.) J. Breland; sisters, Mary Etta A. Joyner, Overseer Mattie A. Darden, Nora A. McCleese and Virginia A. Griffen; a brother, Charles N. Atkinson; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mr. Atkinson's life and legacy will be held Friday, July 15, 2016, at 6:00 PM at Agape Christian Center, 90-100 Goffe St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 4:00-6:00 PM. Burial will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
To leave online condolences, visit Curvin K. Council Funeral Home here.
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