Todd M. Atwood

Todd Michael Atwood, 48 years, of Monroe, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Born December 10, 1965 in Monroe, Todd was the son of Spencer H. and Judith A. (Newberry) Atwood. Todd attended Monroe Public Schools and was a graduate of Monroe High School. Todd went on to attend Michigan State University where he studied economics and Spanish. While at MSU Todd spent two semesters studying in Spain. On November 13, 1999 Todd married the love of his life, the former Sandra G. Bernabe at Christ Lutheran Church. Todd attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Monroe. Todd was all about his family and his children, he took great pride in being a stay at home dad. Todd did everything with and for his two boys. He enjoyed watching them play baseball and taking them to Cub Scouts. He also enjoyed taking them roller skating, ice skating, swimming and playing video games with them. Todd was fluent in Spanish and enjoyed reading, cooking and working around the house. Todd will be remembered as having a kind and loving heart with a willingness to do anything for anyone. Todd is survived by his loving wife Sandra, two cherished sons: Spencer M. and Nathan A. Atwood both at home, his beloved mother: Judith A. (David Jones) Atwood of Monroe, three siblings: Gregory S. (Alison) Atwood of Columbiaville, MI, Kimberly S. (Bruce) Doig of Nashville, MI, and Chad A. Atwood of Monroe, his mother and father in law: Jose and Celia Bernabe of Ecuador, and nieces and nephews: Sara N. Atwood, Aaron M. Doig and Karl, Elsie, Hans, and Lina Bernabe. Sadly, Todd was preceded in death by his father on January 4, 1999 and grandparents: Henry and Maecella (Cavanaugh) Atwood and Harold and Eleanor Newberry. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 1-7 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161 where funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Father Marc Gawronski, pastor of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Detroit, will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Todd M. Atwood

December 10, 1965 - May 27, 2014