Helen E. Atkinson (nee Dougherty) on June 24, 2012 of Runnemede. Age 90.

Beloved wife of Cyril Atkinson of 72 years. Devoted mother of Ronald Atkinson (Cathy), Helen Russo, Carol Dickson (Robert) and Terry Paradise (Robert). Loving Mom-Mom of 12 and Great Mom-Mom of 15 and one great great grandson. Predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers and six step siblings. Special aunt of M. Ruth Marty. Step sister of Theresa Croxton and Mary Fennimore. Also survived by brother-in-law, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Atkinson’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com