Obituaries from Dec 12, 2001
Arthur J. Goguen, Truck Driver, Teamster
ATHOL - Arthur J. Goguen, 80, of 531 Rainbow Blvd., Lady Lake, Fla.,
formerly of Athol, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001 following an illness.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Estelle C. (Guilmette) Goguen; two
daughters, Suzanne Cahill of Kensington, Conn., and Karen Landry of Athol;
three sons, David of Cromwell, Conn., Bruce of Atkinson, N.H. and Leonard
of Orange; two sisters, Lorraine Gonyer and Doris Goguen, both of Leominster;
a brother, William of Ashburnham; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter
and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters predeceased him, Irene Goguen,
Auralie Saulnier and Natalie Bergholtzer.
He was born in Fitchburg, son of Elzear and Mary (Gallant) Goguen,
moving to Athol in 1973, then to Lady Lake in 1993.
He was a retired truck driver for Branch Transportation, a teamster
and an avid golfer.
He served in the Army during World War II.
Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery with military honors.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Athol.
Stanley H. Davis Former Dairy Worker
PETERSHAM - Former resident Stanley H. Davis, 74, died Dec. 5, 2001
in Palmer, Alaska, following a lengthy illness.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s he worked at the Ledgezille Dairy
owned by Franklin Johnson of Petersham.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Harper Davis, five
children,18 grandchildren and many family members and friends.
Mildred P. Schultz
ATHOL - Mildred P. (Nichols) Schultz, 73, of 22 Willis Rd., died Tuesday
morning, Dec. 11, 2001 at her home.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Higgins-O'Connor Funeral
Home were incomplete at press time.
Nina A. Inangelo, Enjoyed Crafts
WORCESTER - Nina A. (Repekta) Inangelo, 79, of 92 Kenberma Rd., died
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 in her home after an illness. Her husband of 43
years, George J. Inangelo Sr., died in 1990.
She leaves a son, George J. Inangelo Jr. of Charlton; three daughters,
Irene Merola of Rutland, Christine "Cookie" Anderson with whom she lived,
and Theresa Belanger of Athol; two sisters, Vera Westerlind of Worcester
and Mary Rawling of Framingham, 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews; two brothers, Tony Repekta and Nicholas Repekta
and a sister Helen Repekta and a sister, Helen Repekta all predeceased
her.
Born in Worcester, daughter of Anthony and Eugenia (Kozak) Repekta,
she attended Worcester public schools and has lived here all her life.
She worked for more than 20 years at U.S. Envelope before she retired
in 1976. She enjoyed crochet, arts and crafts, spending Sundays on the
lake in Spencer, and family time.
A funeral service in the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection,
63 Lauren St., Worcester, and burial in Worcester County Memorial Park,
Paxton, will be private at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas
St., Worcester, MA 01608.
The Mercadante Funeral Home and Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester
is directing arrangements.
Anne H. Hadley
ATHOL - Anne H. Hadley, 91, died Dec. 6, 2001 in Athol where she resided
her entire life. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Hadley, president
of the Athol Table Mfg. Company, who died Oct. 1, 1977. They were married
on May 22, 1933 in Winchendon at the family home of the mother of Robert.
Anne was born in Athol on April 5, 1910, the oldest of four children and
the daughter of George Warren Hall and Bertha Ramsdell Hall.
Anne was a 1927 graduate of the Athol High School, and served as secretary
of her class. She worked for several years as the bookkeeper/office manager
for the former Arthur Tyler Co. She was a member of the Starrett Memorial
United Methodist church, Athol Historical society, Petersham Craft Center,
L.S. Starrett Camera Club, Century Club of the Athol Area YMCA and the
National Audubon Society.
As a homemaker she became accomplished in hand-made braided rugs -
some of which were regionally displayed. She was also experienced in a
number of other crafts, including gold leafing. She traveled extensively
throughout the world enjoying both the educational and cultural experiences.
She is survived by three children, Mary B. Grimes of Westminster, James
R. Hadley of Ulster County, N.H. and Jonathan H. Hadley of Orange. A daughter,
Margaret A. Franklin predeceased her. Eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren
additionally survive her.
A private family interment service will be held at the family plot
in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Templeton.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Dana Farber Cancer
Institute, 44 Biney St., Boston, MA 02215 or to the American Cancer Society's
New England Division Office, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St., is directing arrangements.
Whitney Dies, Drive In Operator
NEW SALEM - George W. Whitney, 79, of 1075 Hermosa Dr., Rockledge,
Fla., and formerly of New Salem, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 in the Wuesthoff
Hospital, Rockledge.
Born in North Adams on Sept. 11, 1922, he was a son of John F. and
Martha E. (Blackmer) Whitney. He graduated from the Orange High School
1940. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army Artillery
Division in World War Two in the European Theatre.
For many years, he operated a construction company in New Salem, Whitney
Associates having built many of the barracks at Fort Devens and several
drive-in movie theatres.
He also operated the former Pioneer Drive In Theatre for several years.
After moving to Florida in 1978, he became a construction consultant to
the Brevard County and was chief inspector. He was a member of the American
Legion Post 163 in Rockledge.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Eloise R. (Irisit) Whitney;
sons, Joseph Whitney of Winchendon, Gary Whitney of Ellsworth, Maine, and
Jeffrey Whitney of Athol; step-sons, Steven Hickey of Port St. John, Fla.,
Stanley Hickey of Fitchburg, and Kenneth Hickey of Ocala, Fla.; a step-daughter,
Sandra Hickey of La Grange,Ohio; a brother, John Whitney of Suffield, Conn.;
and a sister, Abby Yonaites of Rice Lake, Wisc.; 17 grandchildren; and
seven great grandchildren. His first wife, Margaret (Truman) Whitney died
in 1973.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at Witty's
Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange. The Rev. Lois S. Buchiane of
Community Church of North Orange and Tully will officiate.
Interment will follow in the East Street Cemetery, Petersham.
There will be a calling hour from noon to the time of service in the
funeral home.
Joan A. Cordio Watson
So. ROYALSTON - Joan A. (Moore) Cordio Watson, 62, of 2 River Rd.,
died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001 in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical
Center.
Survivors include a son, Alfred S. Cordio Jr. of Royalston, a stepdaughter,
Tammy Watson of So. Royalston; and a brother, Richard Moore of So. Royalston.
Mildred L. Merriott
MILLERS Falls - Mildred L. Merritt, 84, of 8 Craig Ave., died Monday,
Dec. 3, 2001, in Farren Care Center in Montague City.
Among her survivors is a brother, Hervey Cole of Erving.
Karrine I. Paganetti Clerk, Pianist
SO. ROYALSTON - Karrine I. (Koski) Paganetti, 87, of 4 Phillipston
Rd., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 in the Athol Memorial Hospital after
an illness.
Her husband of 42 years, Alfred J. Paganetti, died in 1983.
She was born in South Royalston on Feb. 5, 1914, daughter of Hjalmari
S. and Anna (Karjalainen) Koski and was a lifelong resident.
She was a graduate of the former Templeton High School and Becker Junior
College.
She was a clerk at the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare Templeton
office before her retirement in 1984.
She was a member of the Second Congregational Church in South Royalston
and enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves a son, Richard A. Paganetti of South Royalston; two daughters,
Roberta A. Erickson of Athol and Karrine Hoover of Prescott, Ariz.; five
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. in the Second
Congregational Church, South Royalston. The Rev. Dr. Virginia E. Asel,
pastor, will officiate.
Private burial will take place in the Jonas Alliene Cemetery, Royalston.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Second
Congregational Church, c/o Gertrude Parnanen, 1 Richmond Terrace, South
Royalston, MA 01374.
The Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home in Winchendon is directing arrangements.
Herbert C. Wuorio U.S. Army Veteran
ORANGE - Herbert C. Wuorio, 73, of 383 East River St., died unexpectedly
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in his home.
Born in Maynard June 16, 1928, a son of Oscar N. and Beata (Kansanoja)
Wuorio, he grew up, attended schools and lived in Maynard for many years.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he lived in Royalston several
years before moving to Orange in 1981.
He was trained as a machinist, a wastewater treatment plant operator
and had formerly been employed at Lund Corp., Maynard.
A member of American Legion Post 172, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially
fishing and hunting.
He leaves several nephews and nieces.
A grave side service will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard, at
a date to be announced.
There are no calling hours.
Witty's Funeral Home is directing the arrangements.
Richard V. "Bud" Powers
ATHOL - Funeral services for Richard V. "Bud" Powers, 54, of 176 Ridge
Rd., were held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in Our Lady Immaculate Church. The
celebrant was Rev. Stephen D. Johnson, pastor. The organist was Theresa
Gabis.
Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery. The bearers were Sean Powers, Richard
Powers Jr., Christopher Chi, Jim Lamoureux, Patrick Mahoney, Eddie Pietro,
Jack Borden and Michael Dwyer.
Members of the Edward H. Phillips American Legion Post No. 102 and
Members of the United States Air Force Westover Honor Guard provided military
honors. Members of the American Legion included Past Commander, Robert
Carey, Past County Commander Alfred Souza, Assistant Finance Officer Victor
Litchfield, Adjutant Peter Krustapentus, Sergeant at Arms Donald Walker.
The bugler was George Fiske, Jr.
Members of the Air Force Honor Guard included TSGT John Masaitis and
SSGT Kara Stackpole. Members of the Air Force Honor guard folded the United
States Flag and TSGT John Masaitis presented it to Mrs. Powers.
Fiske Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Richard V. Powers Veteran, Philosopher
ATHOL - Richard V. "Bud" Powers, 54, of 176 Ridge Rd., died Wednesday,
Nov. 28, 2001, in the Athol Memorial Hospital.
He leaves his wife of 32 years, Amanda C. (Langley) Powers; two sons,
Richard V. Powers Jr. and Sean M. Powers both of Athol; a daughter, Kendra
S. Powers of Gardner; his father, Vincent J. Powers of Athol; two sisters,
Judith M. Dwyer of Auburn, Patricia E. Lamoureux of Hubbardston; and two
grandchildren.
He was born on Feb. 22, 1947 in Worcester, the son of Vincent J. and
Doris (Froggatt) Powers. He grew up in Worcester and attended schools there.
He was a resident of Athol for 21 years.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air
Force. He was employed at the L.S. Starrett Company; he was disabled for
the past 15 years. He was a communicant of Our Lady Immaculate Church.
He enjoyed reading and philosophy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, from the Fiske Funeral
Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Immaculate
Church.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Robert G. Gullage Sr.
NEW SALEM - A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Nov. 30,
2001 for Robert G. Gullage Sr., 71, of 244 North Main St., who died at
home on Nov. 26, 2001, in Our Lady Immaculate Church in Athol with Rev.
Fr. James Callahan officiating. Theresa Gabis was the organist.
His grandsons, Daniel Gullage, Greg MacEwen and Kyle MacEwen, brought
the gifts forward and his niece, Sharon Tougas, read the eulogy.
Interment followed in Gethsemane Cemetery, Athol. The American Flag
was presented to his wife, Catherine, by Robert Carey, past commander,
American Legion Post 172, Athol. Peter Krustapentus, adjutant, Victor Litchfield,
past finance officer, and Doald Walker sergeant at arms, also represented
the American Legion Post 172.
An honorary police escort was provided by Trooper Mark Powers of the
Massachusetts State Police.
Witty's Funeral Home, Orange, directed the arrangements.
Philip A. Howe
ERVING - Philip A. Howe Sr., 80, of 71 Spruce Cove Lane, Stoddard,
N.H., formerly of Erving, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 at the Oakhurst Nursing
Home in Ocala, Fla.
He was born in Erving on Feb. 11, 1921, the son of Arthur L. and Hazel
(Field) Howe.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion
in Ocala.
Roger H. Blake
ATHOL - Funeral services for Roger H. Blake, 62, of 159 Pine St., Florence,
formerly of Athol, were held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in the Fiske Funeral
Home with Rev. Dr. R. Lee Smith, pastor of the Starrett Memorial United
Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Templeton. The bearers were Donald
Mundell, Charles Mundell, Carl Blake, Alex Blake, John Blake and Eric Siminon.
Adeline L. Tyler, 85 4-H Camp Founder
ATHOL - Adeline L. (Pluff) (Wells) Tyler, 85, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly
of Athol, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, in the Brian's Extended Care Facility.
She leaves a daughter GladysAnn Wells, State Librarian of Cave Creek,
Ariz. and North Chatham, N.Y. Her first husband John W. Wells died in 1951,
her second husband, John Tyler, died in 1996.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1916 in New Haven, Conn., the daughter of
Addison and Clara J. (Whitehead) Pluff. She grew up in New Haven and moved
to Dana, Mass. at a young age.
She graduated from the New Salem Academy in 1935. Mrs. Tyler owned
Studio 44 by LaVera from 1952 to 1969, a former studio in Athol where she
taught fine arts and ceramics.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and worked as church
secretary for number of years. She also starred in several church produced
plays.
An avid horsewoman, she helped found and operate the Southern New England
4-H Horse Camp from 1958 to 1970.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Park
Avenue, Athol on Jan. 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held
on May 24, of Memorial Day Weekend 2002 in Quabbin Cemetery, Ware.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions my be made in her memory to the Athol Public
Library 568 Main St., Athol, MA 01331 or to Athol Memorial Hospital 2033
Main St., Athol, MA 01331.
Fiske Funeral Home is directing arrangements.
Courtenay (Crumb) Anderson
ATHOL - Graveside services for Courtenay (Crumb) Anderson, 85, of 60
Jay St., who died on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, will be held Saturday, Dec.
1, 2001, at 10 a.m. in Silver Lake Cemetery. Rev. A. Milton Cheney III
pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church will officiate.
Fiske Funeral Home is directing arrangements. |
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