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WATERTOWN – Patricia “Fluff” (Barnard) Atkins, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of Anthony Atkins.
Born in Southall, England, on Dec. 21, 1943, Tricia was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen Barnard. She graduated high school in England and, along with Tony and her young daughters, moved to America. She began her career at Timex Inc. which went through several ownership changes, and ultimately retired as a supervisor at Allied Signal after 40 years.
She enjoyed her volunteer work at the Watertown Library which she did for many years. Tricia also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and was happiest with her family; spending time shopping with her girls on Saturdays, and quality time with them on Sundays.