Known for her beautiful cakes; loved to travel, sew and crochet
Published May 14, 2020
NORTH READING — Mary C. (Pierce) Atkins, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died at her home on April 13, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Atkins.
Born in Boston 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 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. At this time due to the coronavirus, services will be delayed to sometime in the future.
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 in the care of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
