Jason A. Atwood

CANAAN – Jason A. Atwood, 32, of Beecher Falls, died unexpectedly in Canaan on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. He was born in Lebanon, N.H., on July 18, 1990, a son to John and Christine (Wheeler) Atwood. Jason was a jack-of-all-trades. He had a strong work ethic, always willing to lend a hand, went above and beyond and always did it with a smile. In his free time Jason loved hunting fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. Ice fishing was by far his favorite hobby, especially with his best friend Travis, cousin Carl, and his father. Jason and his dad loved spending time together trap shooting. In 2020, Jason shot a trophy buck with his father’s gun, of which he was very proud. Jason was talented in many trades. He enjoyed his time working on the farm, in the woods logging, and was recently a carpenter by trade working for JustinTyme Enterprise. He enjoyed woodworking and had hopes of starting his own Tip-Up business someday. He truly enjoyed a dream vacation to Yellowstone National Park in Montana last winter to snowmobile with the Haynes and Gray families. Jason was an amazing cook, as well, notably for his “cheesy shells,” and considered himself a “grill master.” He also loved nothing more than his mother’s homemade donuts. He enjoyed making his own maple syrup each spring and being part of the Dearth Mountain Sugar House clan on Back Pond Road in Stewartstown. Jason would never pass up a chance for a ride or a snuggle with his beloved black lab, Gunner. Surviving family includes his wife of 9 years, Cassandra (Hunt) Atwood of Beecher Falls; his mother, Christine Atwood of W. Stewartstown; his sister, Jamie Brousseau and her husband Adam of Ft. Drum, N.Y.; and his beloved niece and nephew, Adalynn and Jackson. He is predeceased by his dad, John Atwood, in 2020. There are no public calling hours. An ice-fishing celebration of Jason’s life will be held at a later date on the First Connecticut Lake, of which notice will be given. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Jason A. Atwood

July 18, 1990 - August 13, 2022