Obituary

Christine M. (Atkinson) Fitzgerald 46, of Franklin, died Saturday February 13, 2010 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston following a long illness. She was the wife of Mark V. Fitzgerald.

Born in Boston, November 1, 1963 a daughter of Frank U. and Irene M. (Cronin) Atkinson of Franklin, she had lived in Stoughton for many years before moving to Franklin in 1992.
She was educated in Stoughton schools, and was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School class of 1982; she also attained a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Bridgewater State College in 1986.
A homemaker, she was devoted to her husband and daughter.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was a very active member of the PCC at the Helen Keller Elementary school in Franklin, she enjoyed skiing, going to the beach, and organizing and hosting family functions and her home.
In addition to her husband of 17 years and her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly M. Fitzgerald of Franklin, four brothers Francis R. Atkinson of Wellesley, Joseph L. Atkinson of Wrentham, John R. Atkinson of Stoughton, and Stephen M. Atkinson of Norfolk, and two sisters, Marie T. Kelleher of Franklin and Irene M. Atkinson of Stoughton. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Thursday Feb. 18th, at 9:15AM from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. (www.oterifuneralhome.com) with a funeral Mass in St. Jude Church 86 Main St. Norfolk, MA 02056 at 10AM.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 3-8PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory sent to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Pl., West 6th Fl. Brookline, MA 02445 would be appreciated.