Paula R. Atkins' Obituary
Paula Renee (Newton) Atkins 57, of Stafford Springs, CT, went home to be with the lord on March 17, 2017. She was born on June 7, 1959 in Hartford, CT daughter to the late Solomon and Cynthia (Taylor) Newton. She was Manager at Inergy Corportation in South Windsor, CT, Cingular Wireless in Rocky Hill, CT, DSL.net Inc in New Haven, CT, MCI-WorldCom in Rocky Hill, CT, Heublein in Farmington, CT, and Aetna Life & Casualty in Farmington, CT. She graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of Bridgeport. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 30 years, Leroy Anthony Atkins of Stafford Springs, CT; her daughter, Taylor Atkins; her step son, Christopher Atkins; two step daughters, Francine and Theresa; her two grandchildren, Sky Stoddard, Jr. and Alyvia Stoddard; eight step grandchildren; brother, Rory J. Newton; sisters, Cynthia J. Overstreet, and Dawn K. Newton; sisters-in-law, Patricia Newton, Doreen Outar, Joan Martin and Michelle Atkins; brothers-in-law, Asley Atkins, Hartley Atkins, and Keith Miller; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Melvin A. Newton, and Lynwood Preston Newton; and sister, Carol A. Newton Green. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Paula’s life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church, 8 Church St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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