Bartholomew “Bart” George Atkins

Bartholomew “Bart” George Atkins, aged 69 of Kentwood, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Zuzanna Atkins. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 40 years, Roberta; her son, Stephen and Ronda DeVries; grandchildren, Nathan DeVries, Sarah DeVries; and sister-in-law, Claudia Kirkpatrick Sweeney. Bart was a special education teacher in New Jersey for over 35 years. He loved going to flea markets and collecting model railroad trains and equipment. Bart often complained that you could not find a good bagel in Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 – 52^nd Street SE, Kentwood, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the church on Thursday from 10-11 am prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Lacks Cancer Center.