It is with great sadness that Zoe announces the passing of her much loved Husband Ericson Atkins. Ericson passed away peacefully on the 17th December 2024, after a 3 year battle with MND and Advanced Prostate Cancer.
He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin, Brother-in-law and loyal friend.
A celebration of Ericsons life will be help at the John Fretwell Centre, Sookholme, on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 11am, where everyone who knew him is welcome to join the family to pay their respects and share their stories of this much loved man.
Now free of pain and safe from harm.
I would like to thank everyone who attended Ericsons funeral yesterday. He would have been so pleased to have seen you all. Your kind donations amounted to £700, I donated £200 to the John Fretwell Centre, £250 to Prostate Cancer UK and £250 to MNDA ( Notts branch).
You will be missed by us all. A true gentleman. RIEP Ericson. X
The sevens team
Dear Zoe,
I’m so very sorry to hear the sad news about’Eric’. It was my great good fortune to be at Kingsbury high with ‘Eric’ and to have played rugby with him. I have very many fond memories of him especially his laugh. I’ve attached a team photo which I think was taken in 1974 just in case you haven’t seen it.
The finest of men. In all ways. We are privileged to have known him, to have been inspired by him, to have followed him and to have laughed with him. Thoughts with Zoe and family at this most difficult time. Certa Cito
When our time comes, we all wish to have had a good life, achieved things and made a positive impact on others.
Ericson, you were the fiercest of warriors on the rugby pitch, the most genuine of gentlemen off it.
Inspiring, positive and an example to us men who knew you. Thank you for your friendship and for the pleasure of serving and playing our beautiful game.
The heaven first XV has just had their leader arrive. RIP
RIP young man, we'll meet at the final RV.
Taken from us far too soon.
Rest in peace Uncle Ericson! Forever loved… Such a wonderful gentleman… I’ll always hold our memories deep in my heart. ♥️
RIP Ericson. A true Gentleman with a huge heart. Many fond memories.
A hug to console me at Chippy’s celebration - I hope you are together - having a beer & reminiscing ❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Certa Cito Eric RIP gone but never forgotten
RIP Ericson 🏴❤️🏴
You will be missed by us all. A true gentleman. RIEP Ericson. X
The sevens team
A hug to console me at Chippy’s celebration - I hope you are together - having a beer & reminiscing ❤️
Ned, Lex and Ericson xxx Love you with all my heart my friend, save a seat at the RV with You. Dobo, Chippy, Stu Ledbetter, PC, just to name a few. Till we meet again my friend, but just not yet xxxxx
The greatest of all time 🤍
Visiting Ericson and Zoe 2023
You are the best Granddaddy. So loved. Xxxxxx
Great holidays with superb memories, time was always so special celebrating with you xxxxx
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