SOUTH WELLFLEET – Barbara A. Atwood, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She was born on June 23, 1935, the daughter of Burton and Josephine (Hutchinson) Young.
Barbara was a nurse for many years at the Cape Inn Manor in Provincetown. She was dedicated to the Methodist Church, singing in the choir and helping in the thrift shop and kitchen as long as she was able. After retiring from nursing, she worked at the three beaches in Wellfleet checking stickers. She was a huge Red Sox fan. She always stood by her team, no matter the score.
Barbara will be deeply missed by her husband Alton S. Atwood, daughter Arlene J. Beaton and her husband John, brother Jack Young, and sister Nancy Martin. She is also survived by three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Provincetown United Methodist Church on Monday, April 23rd at 2 PM. Burial will take place at a later date.