LEICESTER- Allen Leonard Atwood, 76, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland. Born in Leicester, VT December 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Blanche (McDonald) Atwood. Mr. Atwood was employed at Vermont Marble Co. in Proctor, Howe Scale Co., Rutland, White Pigment, Pittsford and Savage Arms in MA prior to starting Atwood Trucking Rubbish Removal business. He retired after 13 years of business due to muscular dystrophy. He enjoyed his family and close friends and enjoyed hunting, fishing and all time favorite, that of people watching. Family members include his wife Joan Ann (Corey) Atwood whom he married February 6, 1954; five children, Allen Atwood, Jr. and his fiance Rachel Thow of Sudbury, Randall Atwood and his wife Joyce Atwood of Addison, Susan Barrows and her husband Roger Barrows of Morrisville, Gary Atwood and his fiance Kelli Guess of Hydeville, Joallen Vincent and her husband Mike Vincent of Cornwall; 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; six sisters, Wilma Croumey of Glens Falls, NY, Evelyn Lake of Waltham, Glenna Buzzell of Pittsford, Helen Hale of South Londonerry, Betty Osmer and her husband Earnest of Bridgewater Corners, and Doris Aldrich of Caroleen, SC; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers and sister, Pauline Godett, Theron Atwood and Harley Atwood. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Forest Dale Cemetery with the Rev. John McDonald, pastor, Forest Dale Wesleyan Church officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Brandon Area Rescue Squad,(BARS), P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Service, 117 South Main St., Middlebury.