Ann Atkinson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
Died 22 Oct 1900
Age 84 years
Wife of Ellis Atkinson
Ellis Atkinson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
9th Sept 1904
Age 89 years
One by one the pioneers of the North West Coast are passing away, and yesterday morning witnessed the demise
of a very old resident in the person of Mr. Ellis Atkinson, who passed away at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Fred Holmes, West Devonport. Deceased had attained the ripe old age of 89 years, and about 49 years ago
came out in the barque June, as one of the employees of the Mersey Coal Company. Mr. Atkinson leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Fred Holmes, of West Devonport, and Mrs. Captain Robert Reid, of Sydney; also a stepson,
Mr. William Lynd Sen., of Melrose Creek. Mr. Lynd has been most attentive to the old gentleman in his
declining years, and, during the past week has spent a great deal of time at deceased’s bedside.
Mrs. Atkinson predeceased her husband about four years ago. The funeral leaves Mrs. Holmes’
residence at 3p.m. to-morrow (Sunday) for the Don cemetery.
The North West Post 10th September 1904
Another old resident of the district passed away yesterday morning in the person of Mr. Ellis Atkinson.
He had been discharged from the Launceston Hospital as incurable, and after a painful illness was released from
suffering. He was a very old resident of the Don district, having lived near the bridge 40 years ago.
His death occurred at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Holmes, West Devonport. He was 89 years of age.
The Advocate 10th September 1904
The funeral of the late Mr. Ellis Atkinson took place on Sunday afternoon. A couple of vehicles, several horsemen,
and a number on foot followed the hearse, and on the way to the Don a good many joined the cortege. The service at
the grave was conducted by the Rev. G. J. Mackay, and at the close the rev. gentleman gave a most telling address,
exhorting those present to lead such lives that, when their time came to meet death, they would have no fears as
to the future beyond the grave.
The North West Post 13th September 1904