Amy Cohen (1872–1954)
Death occurred in Maitland Hospital of Mrs. Amy Cohen, M.B.E., of Roxburgh Street, Lorn, after a long illness, widow of Mr. Percy B. Cohen, former well-known Maitland dentist, who died some weeks ago at Tamworth whilst on a visit to his brother and sisters. Mrs. Cohen was twice married, her first husband was Mr. Geo. Atkin, who was police magistrate at Maitland, Dungog, and other parts of the State.
The late Mrs. Cohen was noted for her work for charity. She rendered outstanding service to the Red Cross and was made an M.B.E. more than 19 years ago in recognition of her great work.
During her residence in Dungog, she was a prominent worker for her church and all charitable organisations. She is survived by her son, Mr. Philip Atkin, of Dungog, and a daughter, Mrs. Edith Clark. Mrs. A. W. Donnelly, of Tenterfield, is a sister. To them deepest sympathy is extended.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- announces her engagement to Percy Cohen, Inverell Times (NSW), 15 June 1923, p 4
- is embarking on a holiday in England and America, Newcastle Sun (NSW), 23 February 1928, p 7
- is awarded an MBE, Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW), 16 November 1937, p 4
- death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 June 1954, p 34
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Cohen, Percy Brighton (husband)
- Cohen, Esther (mother-in-law)
- Cohen, Nathan (father-in-law)
- Cohen, Ida (sister-in-law)
- Cohen, Alice (sister-in-law)
- Cohen, Cora Rose (sister-in-law)
- Cohen, Rebecca Eden (sister-in-law)
- Cohen, Vera (sister-in-law)
- Cohen, Henry David (brother-in-law)
- Cohen, Bernard (brother-in-law)
- Cohen, Victor Isaac (brother-in-law)
- Cohen, Aubrey Abraham (brother-in-law)
- Cohen, Eliot Tamworth (brother-in-law)
- Cohen, Julia Nell (niece by marriage)
- Saalfeld, Nina Debb (niece by marriage)
- Foreman-Nathan, Esther Margaret (niece by marriage)
- Cohen, David Noel (nephew by marriage)
- Cohen, George Victor (nephew by marriage)
- Cohen, Arthur Peel (nephew by marriage)
- Cohen, Alan Jack (nephew by marriage)
- Cohen, Jack Beresford (nephew by marriage)
- Cohen, Aubrey Lewis (nephew by marriage)
Citation details
'Cohen, Amy (1872–1954)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cohen-amy-21810/text31914, accessed 19 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Atkin, Amy
- Comitti, Amy
Birth
1872
Balranald,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
31 May,
1954
(aged ~ 82)
Maitland,
New South Wales,
Australia