Florence Cordella MCARTHUR

ATKINS, Florence Cordella January 22, 1920 - June 29, 2008 Florence Cordella Atkins of Nanton, Alberta passed away on June 29, 2008 at the Vulcan Hospital. Florence was born in Ravenna, Ontario and married Harold Atkins June 8, 1944. Harold and Florence moved west to Alberta in 1948. Florence is survived by her children Donna Lambe, Joyce and Larry Kitchen, Gordon and Vickie Atkins; her grandchildren Trina and Jeff Rempel, Wendy and Troy Hinkle, J.D. and Tara Kitchen, Darren and Monique Atkins, and Chad Atkins; as well as five great-grandchildren Jozie and Ryden Rempel, Travis Hinkle, and Mardi and Jack Kitchen. Florence is also survived by her two brothers in Ontario, Mervyn and Laverne McArthur and Orville McArthur, and numerous nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Harold in 2005 and her son-in-law Orville Lambe in 2001. Florence and Harold farmed at Nanton for several years and then moved to Claresholm where Florence was employed at the Claresholm Care Centre for twenty-one years. During this time Florence was an active member of Golden Star Rebekah Lodge and enjoyed many friends through this Lodge. Florence enjoyed her many crafts and watching sports, especially the Calgary Flames and her favourites, the Toronto Blue Jays. There will be a private family Service held in her memory. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to STARS (Donation Department, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7). Condolences may be forwarded by visiting www.leydens.com . Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, 4079 First Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0. Telephone: 1-403-625-3212. Published in the Calgary Herald on 7/4/2008