Hampton, NH – Edward G. “Ted” Atwood, 86, husband of Annie F. (Stewart) Atwood passed away July 6, 2019 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Ellery E. and Katherine L. (Gorman) Atwood. A graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1950, he also attended Norwich University in Vermont, West Point Academy in New York and received his degree from Merrimack College. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953 until 1956 and was honorably discharged. Ted was employed with Haverhill National Bank, Johnny’s Oil and was CEO of Pentucket Medical Associates until his retirement in 1995. He continued working as general manager until 2019. Ted was a member of the Haverhill Exchange Club for 30 years and served as Treasurer. He played football while attending West Point and remained an avid football fan his entire life. Ted enjoyed walking the beach with his dog. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his loving wife Annie, Ted is survived by his children, Robert E. Atwood and his wife Siobhan of Haverhill; David Atwood and his wife Linda of Vienna, VA; Nancy J. Leclerc and her husband John of Haverhill; a sister, Julie Drake of Somerville; his grandchildren Lindsay Graham, Lauren Liebenow, Claudia Atwood, Erika Atwood, Jillian Atwood and Braeden Atwood; three great grandchildren; sister in law, Francesca Atwood; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Kathryn Norton, brother John “Jake” Atwood and brother in law Alvin Drake.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, July 11 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Friday morning in the funeral home at 10:00AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 110 Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th St., Suite 609, New York, NY 10036, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and MSPCA at Nevin’s Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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My heart is broken. Ted was a father-figure to me as well as my boss and friend for 45+years. He was an amazing person. Kind, compassionate, fair and so smart. Words can’t describe how much I will miss him ?
Dear Annie & Nancy
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and joy in the love filled memories you hold in your hearts. May Dad Rest In Peace.
Annie and family so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers for you all ?. Ted was the greatest guy and best boss ever… he was tough but always fair and listened to what you were saying… he was always encouraging and would really care when asking about what you were doing in your life…. he will be missed RIP Ted
Dear Nancy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will always remember bumping into your mom & dad walking at the Hampton Beach wall. Always happy and so sweet! May your memories comfort you.
I knew Ted from the 6:45am Mass at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Hampton and just learned of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed! May he rest in peace!
Dear Nancy,
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ted was by far the best CEO Pentucket Medical ever had I don’t know anyone that ever had a bad word to say about him. It was always a pleasure when he and Annie stopped by pediatrics.
Ted was by far the best CEO Pentucket Medical ever had. He was always concerned about how everyone was doing,. It was always a pleasure when he and Annie stopped by pediatrics. My prayers are with you and your family
We had a wonderful son together,whom I know you loved so much,I am so happy you found the Lord and am sure you are with our heavenly father,for eternity,your son loved you dearly and it has been very hard for him. But he understands you were tired and the lord was ready to take you home,and knowing that you are resting in peace makes it easier. I will always be there for Austin, he will make you proud one day and you will be smile down from heaven. Sharon
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