ATKINSON, NH – Annie F. (Stewart) Atwood, 89, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, at Mass General Hospital in Boston.
Born in Paisley, Scotland she was the daughter of Robert G. and Annie (McGowan) Stewart. She was a graduate of Paisley High School in Scotland. Annie came to the United States in 1957 and earned her citizenship in 1962. She attended Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill and worked for 27 years at Holy Family Hospital as an EMT, in the Emergency Room and the Cancer Unit until 1996. Annie moved to Haverhill for 26 years, then to Hampton, NH in 1997, and finally to Atkinson, NH where she volunteered at Exeter Hospital. She was a member of Cedardale Health and Fitness Club and the YMCA, and she was a decorated championship swimmer and triathelete.
Annie is survived by her sons Robert E. and Siobhan Atwood of Haverhill, David and Linda Atwood of Vienna, VA; daughter Nancy J. and John Leclerc of Haverhill. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Lindsay Graham, Lauren Liebenow, Jillian Atwood, Braeden Atwood, Claudia Atwood, and Erika Atwood; and great grandchildren Lyra Graham, William Graham and Owen Liebenow. Annie was predeceased by her husband Edward G. “Ted” Atwood and her daughter Kathryn A. Norton.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 6 from 2PM until 5PM at the Kevin Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 7 at 10AM at St. John the Baptist Church at St Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 114 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office
125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Ellen Dambrosia says
October 4, 2024 at 12:43 pmDear Nancy and Family may all the beautiful memories of your mother bring you some comfort and peace.
Nancy and Drew Niccolini says
October 6, 2024 at 10:32 amTo Nancy, David and Robert,
Our deepest condolences to and your family for the loss of one of the most beautiful souls we have ever known. May your shared memories comfort you. She will be missed.
Kessling Family says
October 7, 2024 at 5:13 pmDear David & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful and sweet mother, Annie. Please find comfort in knowing that your mom will always be by your side. Accept our most profound condolences and prayers.
Trudy Blyth says
October 8, 2024 at 3:54 pmTo Annie’s family. I was so sorry to hear of Annie’s passing. She was a dear “pool friend.” I met Annie at Cedardale and we had some great conversations and we also had great fun. I will miss her.
Joyce Peacock says
November 17, 2024 at 10:01 pmI worked with Annie at Holy Family Hospital for many years She was well liked by everyone.Always cheerful and willing to help . It was an honor to know her and respected her always.