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Martha Atwater Obituary

1964 - 2013
Atwater, Martha Carr
Martha Carr Atwater of Brooklyn Heights, NY, died on February 22, 2013, after a sport utility vehicle jumped a curb and struck her. She was taken to University Hospital of Brooklyn at Long Island College Hospital where she was pronounced dead. She was 48. Ms. Atwater was born in Rochester, NY, on April 30, 1964, daughter of Julian and the late Patricia Carr Atwater of Rochester. Ms. Atwater is survived by her husband of 19 years, Thomas Peter Wallack, and two children, Chloe and Olivia, sister Sarah Mayer of Scarborough, NY, and her husband Robert, and brothers John Atwater of Potomac, MD, and his wife Mary, and Stephen Atwater of Walnut Creek, CA, and his wife Leslie, and four nieces and three nephews.

In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and an active participant in Brooklyn activities, Ms. Atwater, a Princeton University graduate, was an experienced television producer, writer, branding strategist and creative executive, with screen credits on over 200 half-hours of live-action and animated programming for children and families. She was also the author and co-author of several children books. As Vice President of the Entertainment Media Group at Scholastic, Inc., her mandate was to adapt best-selling book series into international multi-media franchises. Her producing credits include "Animorphs," "Clifford The Big Red Dog," "Dear America," "Goosebumps," "Horrible Histories," and "I Spy." Among her awards, are Daytime and International Emmys and a Humanitas Prize in 2001 in the Children's Animation Category for "A New Friend - Clifford The Big Red Dog." As a writer, her credits include "WordWorld" where she was part of the team that won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in Animation in 2009, "Arthur," "Baby-Sitters Club," "Giant Microbes," and the UK series "Big and Small," which won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Children's Series in 2009. She was nominated for Emmys for Outstanding Writing in Animation in three consecutive years, 2001 – 2003, for her work on "Clifford The Big Red Dog." Recently, she launched her own blog at desperatelyseekingjonstewart.com.

The church service will be held Friday, March 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Packer Collegiate Institute, in memory of Martha Atwater, 170 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or www.packer.edu.

Published by New York Times from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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Gone but not forgotten, continue to sleep in peace.

Sonya Coutain

Acquaintance

February 23, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss you always.

April 22, 2018

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to family and friends of Martha. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father such as knowing that we can see our loved ones again can bring us comfort and soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13,14

Jorjette

February 9, 2018

Martha, you were a mentor and friend during my time with SPI...your words of wisdom and beautiful smile have stayed with me for years. I can't make sense of any of this. You are and will continue to be truly missed.

Christine Dalpino

March 12, 2013

Tom, Chloe and Oliva, we just read an article in by Gina Bellafonte in the NYT that refers to Martha. We are so sorry.

Marianne and Gray Ellrodt

March 10, 2013

Dear Tom,
We met you and Martha at Maggie's Yuletide a long time ago and enjoyed talking to the both of you. While we didn't know the two of you well, we would always say hello and chat a bit in the neighborhood and on the soccer fields.
We were so heartbroken for you and the girls when we heard about Martha. There are no words to express our grief at such a horrible tragedy. May the love of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.

Anna & David Quintana- Von Spreckelsen

March 3, 2013

Dear Atwater-Wallack's,

Words cannot express the immense sadness I feel for you and your families at this time of loss. Although I hadn't seen Martha since she was married, I know she was a shining star in every life she touched.

The tragedy that has befallen you is incomprehensible and few words could possibly comfort you.

Simply know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I grieve along with you.

Paul Minor

March 2, 2013

To Tom,Chloe and Olivia,
Please accept Our Deepest and most sincere Condolences .Our family did not Know Martha Personally ,but our kids attend school together .We share your grief and so does the entire community we will keep all in the Atwater and Wallack families in our prayers and thoughts .
Vanessa,Jagdesh,Victoria & Jonathon M

March 1, 2013

Robert Chapman

March 1, 2013

To Chloe and Olivia
I lost my mother suddenly so I know the pain you are going through right now. Your mother brightened our doors here on St John every time she visited and always had a smile on her face. We will miss her.

March 1, 2013

During the most difficult times of our lives, the Lord is always near to comfort our hearts.
He is healing the brokenhearted.
Psalm 147:3

February 28, 2013

To the Atwater and Wallack Families:

Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences. I did not have the privilege of knowing Martha directly, but she was a positive force in all lives she touched, including her brother-in-law, my friend, Bill Wallack, who has often spoken so highly of her. She leaves behind a very loving legacy.

Jonathan Large

February 28, 2013

Dear Tom, Chloe and Olivia,
The Packer courtyard always brightened when Martha appeared. One knew that a light-hearted and probably funny conversation was about to take place. She will be heartily missed by all. Karen, Dave, and Marina

February 28, 2013

May the Wallack and Atwater families and friends find comfort in the many happy memories they shared together. You will always have those memories to cherish. God bless you all. You have my sympathies and are in my prayers.

Matt K

February 28, 2013

To the Wallack and Atwater families, my prayers are with you in this sad time. I am sorry for you loss.

Sonya Mooraley

February 28, 2013

Dear Wallack and Atwater families - Just want to offer my deepest condolences. This is such a tragic and untimely loss. Growing up on Whitestone Lane, I was always in awe of Martha's ability to make others feel good just by being in her presence. I think this photo of Martha says it all - so full of life, so beautiful through and through, and that infectious smile and laugh. It's hard to believe a woman of such strong presence is no longer with us. I said to my own girls the other day, "If God decided to create the perfect person and put her on earth for others to cherish, it would be Martha." I guess it was time for God to cherish her for himself. I hope the love and prayers of your friends and family can help you get through this very difficult time.

Kathleen Cleary Bannan

February 28, 2013

Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on God for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

February 28, 2013

What a tremendous loss. My fondest memory of Martha, aside from her amazing smile, is when she won the limbo contest at a Packer event! Priceless! She will be missed. My love to her family!

February 28, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the Wallach Family. My wife and I had the great pleasure of Martha's and Tom's friendship when our daughter was in pre-K with Chloe. Martha was a funny and intelligent spirit and she will be missed! Condolences!!!!

James Tucciarone

February 27, 2013

My thoughts are with all of the Atwaters during this very difficult time.

Marcy Ward

February 27, 2013

Words cannot possibly convey the breadth and depth of sorrow I feel at this time. Tom, Chloe and Olivia, I hope that the love Martha had for you and joy she took in you each and every day will help you during this difficult time.

I count myself lucky to have been a recipient of Martha's 1,000-watt smile and fabulous laughter. Martha you will be missed every day….xoxox Ann

Ann Daniels

February 27, 2013

The thoughts and prayers of my family go out to Martha and all of her family.

john mcnamara

February 27, 2013

Wow - very sad. I have not seen here since high school but remember her as being very nice and very funny.

Sig VanDamme

February 27, 2013

TOM CHLOE OLIVIA
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE OUR SORROW
MARTHA WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL

LOU RIOS

February 27, 2013

Tommy, I am very sad to hear about such a tragedy. God bless you and your family.
-Gabes

February 27, 2013

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