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Allan Atwood Obituary
Son of Elizabeth B. Atwood of Topsham, ME, and the late Allan H. Atwood, Sr., he was born on September 16, 1953, in Alexandria, VA.
A graduate of Old Lyme High School in 1971, he attended the University of Connecticut and went on to work at Electric Boat, and later at McLaughlin Research Corporation and General Physics as a technical illustrator.
Allan Atwood was larger than life. He will be remembered for many things, among them his wit and humor, his great generosity, and his passion for life. A gifted artist and avid reader, he also loved entertaining, gourmet cooking, music, the performing arts, and gaming with friends. With his innate wisdom, he mentored many and always gave deeply of himself. He took care to be thoughtful of everyone he knew.
We will sorely miss our son, brother, uncle and friend. And we will always remember his laughter.
In addition to his mother, Allan is survived by one sister, Elizabeth M. Atwood of Redmond, WA, and one brother, Christopher B. Atwood of New London. He also leaves a nephew, Nathaniel A. Hall and wife Holly J. Hall of Lynwood, WA, a niece, Elizabeth C. Hall of Scottsdale, AZ, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Life is planned for later in the year.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Allan Atwood
Sadie
July 29, 2010
Solly
Its not getting any easier, come visit, will you?
andrew
July 27, 2010
he will never truly be gone. he has merely begun his greatest astral journey.
Wil Reed
July 10, 2010
Today we celebrate your life. I miss you terribly but am looking forward to the gathering of friends and to hear stories of the past.
Wil
Ariel Prusski
June 21, 2010
Summer Solstice 2010
light on your path, dear Caerdwyn...
Ariel
Jan Hine
May 18, 2010
Betty - Years pass but memories linger - our boys were close to the same age here in Old Lyme & I remember you & your family well. My heart reaches out to you with sincere sympathy at losing a beloved son too soon. May his spirit and the good times fill your memories and help you heal. Sincerely - Jan Hine
David Gitlen
May 13, 2010
Hoopla!
I will miss you terribly, Al. I know you would hate anything overly maudlin, so I'll restrain myself. I was privileged to have known you, and honored to have been your friend and student. I'll never forget you.
My deepest condolences to family and friends. We were all lucky to have had him in our lives.
Masumi Nakamura
May 12, 2010
I had the privilege of being a friend and a student of yours. There was many a time your great laugh and quick wit brightened my day. You are missed....
Patricia Lafayllve
May 12, 2010
Distance meant we saw one another less; your place in my heart meant distance didn't matter. I cannot express how pivotal "Tanta Bym" was in my life - except to say that I am still teaching other people the lessons he taught me.
Hoopla, treacle, and rolling dice like a thunder god. A booming laugh, tying his beard with bows, and solstice parties. What I think I remember most is having tea at the table.
Luck on your journey, my friend. I'll see you there.
Jeffrey Prusski
May 11, 2010
Allan and I met in the Society for Creative Anachronism
during my Freshman year in college.
Curmudgeon even at 18, he became my dearest friend.
Later as "Uncle Bim", he was a larger-than-life figure to my children,
and will without doubt become a legend to theirs.
My deepest sympathy to family and friends.
I miss you my friend.
I miss your wit, your art, and your magic.
Good journey.
Jeffrey Prusski
May 11, 2010
Keith Lee
May 11, 2010
Chris and Family-
Deepest condolences for your loss.
Jordan Doucette
May 10, 2010
you will be greatly miss by many. rest in peace
Marie LaVigne
May 10, 2010
I was lucky enough to have known you my entire life. I have many great memories that I will treasure. And I was always remember your voice saying "hoopla" on my mom's answering machine....
(-=< Ray 'n' Mindy Hamilton >=-)
May 10, 2010
Dear Chris and the entire Atwood Family,
Though I've never met your brother, I've worked, over many years, with both you (Chris) and your dad at EB in Tech Pubs.
To Mrs. Atwood, it's always tragic losing a child at any age...sincerest prayers for strength 'n' peace.
Understanding the hole left behind, regardless the inevitability or forewarning, pray this helps some wee bit...to allow...enable…the grief! So truly sorry to hear about your son and brother. At least now he’s at peace with our Lord…definitely keepin’ y’all in our prayers!
When my mother died, even after a years-long battle with cancer, I was shattered by the loss…inconsolable…she was my mentor! I like to think that I got my character from my father, but my mind and its capacity from m’dear sainted mother!!! BUT, "If your faith assures you she's in heaven, then what are the tears all about?!?" I hold eternity dearly close...a cherished, hard-won prize...but, in the interim, that answer lies below.
SELFISH TEARS
(I Eulogize My Beloved Mother - March, 1989)
Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.
You see...our faith assures your journey's done.
But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;
It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!
We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,
Your painful fears now for forever stilled.
You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,
But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!
So, until we each rejoin you some someday,
And, while your memory buoys us through those years,
We'll miss you...but continue on our way,
And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!
Ray Hamilton (c) March 19, 1989
Our sincerest condolences and prayers,
Bonnie Leckie
May 10, 2010
Allen was such a wonderful person. I knew him from an office I worked out. HIs love for life and humor always brought a smile to my face. I will truly miss him. God bless you and your family through this grieving process.
Renee Lacourciere
May 10, 2010
Dear Mrs. Atwood and Christopher--I was so sorry to hear ot Allan's passing. He certainly was "larger than life!" Take good care.
David Collier
May 10, 2010
You will be missed my friend. The world is greater for having had you in it.
May 9, 2010
I am grateful for Allan and his Solstice parties - without his open heart I would not have met one of the most amazing friends I have in my life today. He was truly a one of a kind spirit. Rest in peace Allan.
Karen
May 9, 2010
May your spirit fly with the eagles, unencumbered! You are one of the kindest, caring people I've had the honor of calling my friend.
Paula Deafenbaugh
May 9, 2010
I feel privileged to have known Allan, a special man with a fine mind, a great laugh, and a masterful command of the English language.
You are loved.
Your Friends
May 9, 2010
paul burnett
May 9, 2010
Al, we enjoyed working in Tech Pubs, EB Players, and your artwork.
Peace.
Dot Reed
May 9, 2010
Christmas dinner won't be the same without Allan. He was such a fine person with such a great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed.
Wil
May 9, 2010
Bim, I am so glad that you were in my life. I will miss you terribly.
Wil (Jester)
Bernadette Ryan
May 9, 2010
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight that ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumns’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die
Diane (Sadie)
May 9, 2010
Solly
I will miss you forever. There is a huge space in my heart now. I am comforted knowing you are peaceful now and laughing that wonderful boisterous laugh...
Love always
Sadie
PS Hoopla!!
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