Ellen A. (Lively) Atwood, age 78, of West Yarmouth, formerly of Holbrook, died December 9, 2020 at the Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Bedford. Ellen was the wife of the late William P. Atwood, Sr. Born in Brockton, she was raised and educated in Holbrook, daughter of the late Frederick and Karin (Nye) Lively. For over 40 years, Ellen worked at various Dry Cleaners in both Brockton and Holbrook. She was a hard worker and devoted to her family. Ellen loved to spend time with her grand and great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Yarmouth Senior Center, and enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling to Foxwoods.
Ellen is survived by her two sons, Frederick C. Atwood and William P. Atwood, Jr.; two grandsons Kevin and Steven Atwood and two great grandsons Julian and Wesley Atwood. Ellen was the sister of the late Beverly DeChristopher. She was also loved by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Monday, December 14, from 4-7pm. Burial at Melrose Cemetery will be held in the spring. In following COVID guidelines, masks must be worn and social distancing observed in the funeral home, with a maximum of 40 people in the funeral home at any one time.