Dr. Richard Forrest Atwood, 88, formerly of Hadwen Road, Worcester, died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. Dr. Atwood was born in Providence, Rhode Island,the son of Sydney and Fernande (Toquier) Atwood. He is survived by his devoted wife of many years, Virginia (Van de Workeen) Atwood; two daughters, Nancy Atwood of Holden and Joy M. Atwood of Cambridge; and a granddaughter, Ashley E. Atwood of Holden. Dr. Atwood was predeceased by a son, Bruce Atwood.
Dr. Atwood graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1944 and attended Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute before earning his PhD in Psychology from Boston University. He taught Psychology at UMASS Medical Center for several years. Previously, Dr. Atwood worked as a research Chemist for Nyanza Co. in Lawrence. He had also worked as a pilot both commercially and privately for many years. After retiring, Dr. Atwood continued to pursue his passion for psychology by working as a consultant in that field. He was past president of the Boston Power Squadron Boating Club and enjoyed spending time on the water. He will be dearly missed by his family and coworkers.
Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be at a later date at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Birth information
Richard Atwood
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
Name Richard Atwood
Birth Date 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number 144
Page number 127
Index Volume Number 104
Reference Number F63.m362 V.104
Richard Forest Atwood
in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name Richard Forest Atwood
Race White
Age 18
Birth Date 2 Jun 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Registration Date 3 Jun 1943
Registration Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Employer South High School Worcester, Mass
Height 5'' 10"
Weight 135
Complexion Light
Hair Color Red
Eye Color Hazel
Next of Kin Sidney F Atwood
Mother - Fernande Jeanne Tocque Atwood 1898 Fance - 1992 Shrewsbury, MA
Dr. Atwood graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1944 and attended Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute before earning his PhD in Psychology from Boston University. He taught Psychology at UMASS Medical Center for several years. Previously, Dr. Atwood worked as a research Chemist for Nyanza Co. in Lawrence. He had also worked as a pilot both commercially and privately for many years. After retiring, Dr. Atwood continued to pursue his passion for psychology by working as a consultant in that field. He was past president of the Boston Power Squadron Boating Club and enjoyed spending time on the water. He will be dearly missed by his family and coworkers.
Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be at a later date at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Birth information
Richard Atwood
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
Name Richard Atwood
Birth Date 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number 144
Page number 127
Index Volume Number 104
Reference Number F63.m362 V.104
Richard Forest Atwood
in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name Richard Forest Atwood
Race White
Age 18
Birth Date 2 Jun 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Registration Date 3 Jun 1943
Registration Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Employer South High School Worcester, Mass
Height 5'' 10"
Weight 135
Complexion Light
Hair Color Red
Eye Color Hazel
Next of Kin Sidney F Atwood
Mother - Fernande Jeanne Tocque Atwood 1898 Fance - 1992 Shrewsbury, MA
Dr. Richard Forrest Atwood, 88, formerly of Hadwen Road, Worcester, died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. Dr. Atwood was born in Providence, Rhode Island,the son of Sydney and Fernande (Toquier) Atwood. He is survived by his devoted wife of many years, Virginia (Van de Workeen) Atwood; two daughters, Nancy Atwood of Holden and Joy M. Atwood of Cambridge; and a granddaughter, Ashley E. Atwood of Holden. Dr. Atwood was predeceased by a son, Bruce Atwood.
Dr. Atwood graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1944 and attended Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute before earning his PhD in Psychology from Boston University. He taught Psychology at UMASS Medical Center for several years. Previously, Dr. Atwood worked as a research Chemist for Nyanza Co. in Lawrence. He had also worked as a pilot both commercially and privately for many years. After retiring, Dr. Atwood continued to pursue his passion for psychology by working as a consultant in that field. He was past president of the Boston Power Squadron Boating Club and enjoyed spending time on the water. He will be dearly missed by his family and coworkers.
Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be at a later date at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Birth information
Richard Atwood
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
Name Richard Atwood
Birth Date 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number 144
Page number 127
Index Volume Number 104
Reference Number F63.m362 V.104
Richard Forest Atwood
in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name Richard Forest Atwood
Race White
Age 18
Birth Date 2 Jun 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Registration Date 3 Jun 1943
Registration Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Employer South High School Worcester, Mass
Height 5'' 10"
Weight 135
Complexion Light
Hair Color Red
Eye Color Hazel
Next of Kin Sidney F Atwood
Mother - Fernande Jeanne Tocque Atwood 1898 Fance - 1992 Shrewsbury, MA
Dr. Atwood graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1944 and attended Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute before earning his PhD in Psychology from Boston University. He taught Psychology at UMASS Medical Center for several years. Previously, Dr. Atwood worked as a research Chemist for Nyanza Co. in Lawrence. He had also worked as a pilot both commercially and privately for many years. After retiring, Dr. Atwood continued to pursue his passion for psychology by working as a consultant in that field. He was past president of the Boston Power Squadron Boating Club and enjoyed spending time on the water. He will be dearly missed by his family and coworkers.
Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be at a later date at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Birth information
Richard Atwood
in the Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
Name Richard Atwood
Birth Date 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number 144
Page number 127
Index Volume Number 104
Reference Number F63.m362 V.104
Richard Forest Atwood
in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name Richard Forest Atwood
Race White
Age 18
Birth Date 2 Jun 1925
Birth Place Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Registration Date 3 Jun 1943
Registration Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Employer South High School Worcester, Mass
Height 5'' 10"
Weight 135
Complexion Light
Hair Color Red
Eye Color Hazel
Next of Kin Sidney F Atwood
Mother - Fernande Jeanne Tocque Atwood 1898 Fance - 1992 Shrewsbury, MA
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