Services August 7
NORTH READING — Services for Mary C. (Pierce) Atkins, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, who died at her home on April 13, 2020, will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., on Saturday, August 7 at 11 a.m.
Born in Boston, Mass., 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 was the beloved wife of the late James R. Atkins.
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 and 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 and 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. Her services were delayed due to the virus.
Donations may 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.
