Leonard K. Atkinson Sr. age 68 of Shelton, the beloved husband Marilyn Schneider Atkinson, passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 8, 2011 in his home. Mr. Atkinson, a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Bridgeport to the late Robert and Ann (Owens) Atkinson and has been a life long area resident. Leonard was a long time employee of Mobil Chemical in Lordship, retiring as a production supervisor. All those whose lives he touched will remember him fondly. Survivors in addition to his wife include his devoted children Leonard K. Atkinson Jr. of Hamden and Donna Atkinson of Chester, a brother Robert Atkinson and his wife Virginia of Las Vegas, a sister Shirley Weibel of Florida, mother-in-law Marian Schneider of Fairfield, sister-in-law Maryanne Atkinson of Milford, Brother-in-law Gerard Warfle of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by a brother Donald Atkinson and a sister Beverly Warfle. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday February 12th at 10a.m. in St. Lawrence Church Huntington. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the American Diabetes Association 149 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016