Born in Warwick, Douglas was the beloved son of Diana (Kansiewicz) Atkinson and the late Kenneth Atkinson.
Douglas was a very talented landscaper, employed by We Do Landscaping for many years, but found his greatest joy in music. A very talented musician, Douglas was a fixture on the Rhode Island music scene. He enjoyed composing his own songs and playing his guitars. He was a past member of the bands Problem Child and My Better Half.
Besides his Mother, Douglas is survived by a brother, Kenneth Atkinson, and his aunt, Anna Blais, his Uncle Stanley and Aunt Kathy, and many cousins.
A service will be held for Douglas on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11 am in the Cranston Bible Chapel, 499 Hope Rd., Cranston. Burial will be private.
