ATWOOD, Phelton Ellis - 87, formerly of Coldbrook, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Centreville, Yarmouth County, he was a son of the late Burton and Matilda (Quinlan) Atwood. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Following the war, he was employed as a carpenter and electrician. He enjoyed working on old trucks and cars. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Phinney, Billtown; two sons, Burton (Hilda), Brampton, Ontario; Ronald, Margaretsville; a sister, Kathleen Diprofio, Berwick; two brothers, James (Doris) Atwood, Berwick; Henry (Kathleen) Shand, Truro; four grandchildren, Shannon, Troy, Brenda and Chris. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eunice Luce; three sisters, Naomi Shand, Erma Baxter and Mary Dunn. There was no visitation, by request. A private family funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Marc Potvin officiating. Burial took place in the Berwick Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com