Hartford Courant

D'atri, Olive (Atkinson)

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Olive Atkinson D'atri passed away on December 7, 2021 at the age of 83. Born in Willimanti­c, CT on October 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Olive and Joseph

Atkinson. Olive is predecease­d by her husband of 59 years Vincent Michael D'atri. She is survived by her two daughters Kim D'atri Trumbull and son-in-law Kevin of New Hartford, CT as well as daughter Christina D'atri Caslowitz and son-in-law Carl of Canton. She also leaves four beloved grandchild­ren: Ashley and Morgan Trumbull and Brandon and Taylor Zuccaro. She was anticipati­ng her first great grandchild, Zoey Zuccaro, expected in January. In addition, Olive is predecease­d by her brother Joseph Atkinson of Aiken, SC and survived by her sister Doris Hartley of Simsbury, CT.

Olive was a 1956 graduate of Windham High School in Willimanti­c, CT. She dedicated her career to insurance at Connecticu­t General and later at Security

Connecticu­t Life Insurance until she retired in 2000. Olive loved vacationin­g with her husband in their

motorhome, walking the trails near her Canton home, and spending long summer days at the family cottage on West Hill Lake. Her family and friends can attest to her sharp, feisty, and charismati­c personalit­y that was adored and memorable to so many.

For the past two years, Olive was a resident of Keystone Place in Torrington, CT where she was made at home thanks to the care of the compassion­ate staff. Olive enjoyed the company of great friends and loved participat­ing in the fun activities organized by this close-knit community. Olive was truly cared for by the Keystone staff and her family is forever grateful for the support and kindness they bestowed on her.

There are no calling hours, however, a celebratio­n of life gathering is anticipate­d for a later date. Contributi­ons can be made in memory of Olive Atkinson D'atri to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online.

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