James N. Atkins

James N. "Chet" Atkins

Hamlin: Passed peacefully into everlasting life with family by his side on January 18, 2016. Born January 15, 1949 Kingston, NY to James and Carmen (Montroy) Atkins, he grew up in Clayton, NY.

Chet served in the U.S. Navy, Vietnam and was a retired Sergeant of Monroe County Sheriff's Dept. He was a member of ARPALER and SOAR and was an amateur HAM radio operator N2JQP.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Weissinger Atkins; children, Rene (Tim) Leathers, Lisa (John) Spina, Kimberly (Terry) DeRider, Stanley Baird, Todd Baird, twins, James N. (Kimberly) Atkins III and Jennifer (Mark) Breslawski; grandchildren, Zachary, Arianna, Alisha, John, Jake, Priscilla, Charles, Stanley, Sierra, Kayla, Amber, Samantha, Colton, Camryn, James IV and Jarret; a great-grandson, Julian; sisters, Cecelia Norfolk, Helen (Don) Perkins, Sally Carollo, Renee (Gary) Futch, Carmen Ann Nutting; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; best friend, Wayne King; his MCSD Brothers and Sisters in Blue; and his loyal dog, Molson.

Predeceased by his parents, James N. Atkins, Sr. and Carmen (Montroy) Carlisle; brother, Ernest Stokes.

Family will receive friends 1-6PM Monday, January 25, 2016 at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. followed by a Service at 6PM.

Donations in Chet's memory may be made to:

Strong Golisano Children's Hospital
Gifts & Donations Office
601 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14625