Alvin George “The Wand” Atkins
June 7, 1957-June 6, 2020
Atkins, Alvin George passed away at age 62, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband to Franny. Loving father of Matt (Tracy), Trevor (Shelly), Jenna (Evan), George Jr. (Jy). Grandpa to 9 grandchildren, Hayden, Madalyn, Easton, Elan, Niqqy, Kyson, Frankie, Jordyn and Arlo. Brother to Yvonne, Pete (Judy), Teresa (Dean), Eva (Ron), Ruby, and Kervin (Audrey). Predeceased by mother Mary Atkins and Alvin Longboat. Mother-in-law Luda Longboat and Father-in-law Cleveland Longboat. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Special friend to Gary “Wacko” VanEvery, Nelson Elliott, Cecil Davis, Ron Bomberry, Mark Hill and Maurice Macdonald (predeceased). George was a 40 year member of Ironworkers local 736, a lifetime lacrosse hero to many (#16 Captain) and an avid broomball player. He will be remembered by the lacrosse community and brother ironworkers. A special thank you to our Beavers corner Hill cuzzies and Longboat family’s for always being there.
George will be resting at his home 3372 6th line where a private family service will be held with burial at Christ Church to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Toni Johnson
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Jun 7th, 2020
We send our deepest condolences to Fran, George's children, our Atkins cousins, and the Longboat family on the loss of our cousin George. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Toni and Ron
Posted by
Bev Beaver
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Jun 7th, 2020
Cousin George will be remembered for his fun loving attitude and his ace lacrosse skills. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.Love Bev, Aunt Ruby and Pam.
Posted by
Charlene Nuttycombe
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Jun 7th, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to our Atkins cousins and Longboat family, Cousin George will always be remembered. Your families will be in our prayers and thoughts. May Creator wrap loving arms around all at this difficult time. With much love and hugs from Cousin Charlene and family.
Posted by
Ivan Bomberry
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Jun 8th, 2020
Condolences to the families of George. Also thank you for the honour of playing on the same lacrosse teams on Six Nations Rez. Lookin forward to when we will again play for the same team later later on.
Posted by
Greg Lougheed (Weez)
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Jun 8th, 2020
George showed a lot of us how to use his Lacrosse skills in Broomball. He could go up the ice and into 2 or 3 of the opposition, give them the ball, get around them and take the ball back and go in and score. Heard him say "Is it the Wand or the Magician?" RIP George.
Posted by
Spacemen Broomball
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Jun 8th, 2020
George played on our team for a few years and was always a class act.. Not only was he a great player but a great guy..He will be missed and remembered in high regard by all who got to know him..Captain..
Posted by
Bonnie Davis
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Jun 9th, 2020
George will always be remembered and never forgotten, he was a friend to my husband Cecil and came to visit on occasion. Peace in Heaven. Cecil and Bonnie Davis and family
Posted by
Bonnie Davis
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Jun 9th, 2020
George will always be remembered and never forgotten, he was a friend to my husband Cecil and came to visit on occasion. Peace in Heaven. Cecil and Bonnie Davis and family
