Stephen H. Atkinson, 67, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Saturday morning, August 1, 2015.
A son of the late Edward and Anita “Mickie” (Decker) Atkinson, he was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on March 27, 1948. “Steve” was a graduate of Danvers High School Class of 1966 and attended a college in Lynn where he earned a certificate in computer programming. An Army veteran, Mr. Atkinson served his country during the Vietnam War.
Steve had been employed as a computer contractor with the former Wang Labs in Lowell, MA for 35 years. After Wang’s closing, he continued working in the computer industry for other companies.
He will be remembered as a loving and great husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. In his leisure time, Steve loved racing, was a NASCAR fan, and enjoyed spending time on his sail boat and camping with his family.
Members of his family include his loving wife of 31 years, Nancy J. (Marshall) Atkinson of Nashua; five children, Kelly Sabans and her fiancé Chris Lewis of Maine, Cheryl Atkinson and her partner Joey Demeulle of Derry, Andrew Atkinson of Nashua, Glenn M. Liquori and his wife Tiffany of Michigan and Nicole Skyes and her husband Ryan of Nashua; ten grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Judith and Thomas Manuel; his father-in-law, William A. Marshall of Nashua; also nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: A Celebration of His Life will be held in the Pilgrim Congregational
Church, UCC, 4 Watson Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 10 o’clock followed by a luncheon at the church. Friends are invited to attend. Interment and Military Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3 in Boscawen on Monday, August 10th at 12:30 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
