Another old friend and fine influence in the cranberry industry is gone. His strangely unfortunate and early passing is cause for deep regret not only in the township of Carver where his family have been leading citizens for generations, but also in a much larger part of our state and wherever cranberries are grown. His interests were varied and of such a high order that they marked him as an outstanding citizen, sincerely devoted to the public interest and the welfare of mankind. His unique developments at his bog properties had attracted the attention of people everywhere to such an extent that he was fast becoming a national figure.
    Lovable he was in his personality, blameless in his life. We attend him with respect and affection.
    Henry J. Franklin.

    The tragic and untimely loss of Ellis Atwood is deplored by all members of the cranberry industry, and by his host of friends who loved and admired him for his generous contribution to the happiness of so many.
    Charles L. Lewis
    Shell Lake, Wisconsin

    The grief which we know at Ellis Atwood's passing makes it difficult to speak of the dismal void which he has left among us.
    We cannot all, through words, do justice to the glory of his full, rich, and generous life.
    To speak of his friendship is but an empty echo from one of the thousands who felt the warmth of his personality. His public spirit was known far beyond the reach of this poor pen. His thoughtfulness, his generosity, his contribution to the comfort and happiness of others were all a part of Ellis himself. They were so beautiful an example of his living that the mere writing of them makes these words seem idle and meaningless.
    To me, knowing him and working with him has made my life richer and fuller. There flowed from him to me wise counsel, sound advice, sympathetic understanding, and encouragement.
    My monument to him will be an earnest endeavor to help realize the ideals for which he worked.
    Marcus L. Urann

    Ellis D. Atwood was the kind of man who in every respect was a "builder" - a builder of ideas, of human values and of the finer concepts of tradition.
    The cranberry industry, as well as those of us who were his personal friends and neighbors, will deeply feel his loss.
    American Cranberry Exchange
    Theodore H. Budd, Sr.
    President

    It was a rewarding experience to have known and been closely associated with Ellis Atwood over a period of many years. During all of the time I can only regard his thoughts and actions as having been motivated by a desire to constructively serve the interest of the industry to which he contributed so much, and the people with whom he worked.
    American Cranberry Exchange
    C. M. Chancy
    Executive Vice-President

    The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association sincerely mourns the death of Ellis D. Atwood. He was a faithful member, giving of his time and energy to the fullest extent to further the endeavors of the Association.
    Melville C. Beaton,
    President.

    Ellis D. Atwood served the New England Cranberry Sales Company as a Director for a continuous term of thirty years, from April 1916 to April 1946. During the season of 1945 he held the office of President of the Company.
    His untimely death on November 30th has shocked his hosts of friends in the cranberry industry. The loss of his personality will be keenly felt by all who have been so closely associated with him during these many years.
    Arthur D. Benson

    I remember Mr. Atwood best, as beaming with happiness at the pleasure he was providing for others in his "Peacedale" and "Edaville" Christmas-New-Year displays. I remember Mr. Atwood. as a personal friend of myself and of CRANBERRIES Magazine. Never did he fail to grant a favor I asked of him. I remember him as a cranberry grower of ability, and one who worked tirelessly for the good of the industry. I remember him as a kind man, a man of good will to all.
    Clarence J. Hall