Alden Fred Atwood of Orwell, Past Master of the Masonic Independence Lodge #10, passed on to meet the Grand Master of the Universe on October 12, 2018. He was 97. Born at home in Sabattus, Maine February 26, 1921, he was raised on a farm in Boltonville, VT. Alden served in the Army Air Force during World War II, attended military training in Nebraska, California, and in South Carolina, where he served as a flight engineer. Married to his beloved wife Roberta Chamberlin of Newbury, VT in 1948, they moved to Crescent Orchards in Orwell where he worked on the family farm and had five children. In 1960 Alden became Postmaster of Orwell and in 1965 moved to the village. Alden was a Mason for 68 years and received numerous honors. He was known for his recitation of the Middle Chamber. He was a member of Chapter, Council, Shrine Honor Guard, a deacon and choir member in his church, and member of 60 Plus. He was a collector of stamps, antique cars and piano rolls. He loved gardening, camp, trips to Maine, and rides in the car. He will always be remembered for his humor, marigolds, homemade ice cream, 10am donuts and 5pm happy hour. Alden was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bert, children Sharon Pinsonneault and husband Tom of Orwell, Bruce Atwood and wife Kathy of Shoreham, Doug Atwood and wife Tammy of Shoreham, Becky Giroux and husband Steve of Huntington, Melanie Atwood and husband Vinny Lizotte of Jericho and more than 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grandson, Alden Jamie Atwood, sister, Lola and brother, Jordan Fred. There will be a Memorial service on Saturday, October 20th at 11:00am at the Orwell Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Independence Lodge #10 of Orwell, or the Alzheimers Association. SERVICES Memorial Service Saturday, October 20, 2018 11:00 AM Orwell Congregational Church 464 Main St Orwell, VT 05760