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Henry T. Hannula;
Veteran, Fireman
TEMPLETON - Henry T. Hannula, 67, of 144 North Main St., East Templeton, died Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.
He was born in Templeton on July 29,1936, the son of Toivo and Fannie (Botman) Hannula and had been a resident of East Templeton for most of his life.
Mr. Hannula was a maintenance man at New England Woodenware and formerly Mead Containers from 1960 until his retirement in 1996. He served in the 181st Infantry Division, Gardner for 22 years. He was a 30 - year member and a retired captain of the Templeton Fire Department. He graduated from Leominster High School and Saxton Trade School. He was a member and former trustee and member of the choir of East Templeton United Methodist Church.
He leaves his wife of 46 years, Patricia C. (Springer) Hannula; two sons, Gary A. Hannula and James H. Hannula, both of East Templeton; three daughters, Denise J. Adams of Baldwinville, Karen L. Hannula and Vicki A. Hannula, both of East Templeton; three brothers, Roland Hannula of Massapequa Park, Long Island, Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon at a later date.
Calling hours in the funeral home will be 5 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trustees Building Fund, care of East Templeton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 10, East Templeton, MA. 01438 or to Templeton Fire Department Association, 2 School St., Baldwinville, MA. 01436.
Charles L . O'Hare Jr.
ORANGE - Funeral services, with military honors, were held on Saturday, July 24th at Witty's Funeral Home, Orange, for Charles L . O'Hare Jr., 74, of 519 East River Street, who died at home on Wednesday, July 21st, following an illness.
The Rev. Vance E. Frank officiated. Interment followed in South Cemetery, Orange.
The pallbearers were Marc Richard, Phil Imprescia, Travis Bersch, Nick Demaris, Omer Richard, and Rob Aho. Thomas Copeland of the Disabled American Veterans, Athol Post 46, presented the United States flag to Charles' wife, Gladys. Honor Guard and Firing Squad provided by American Legion Post 102 of Athol. Participating were Glenn Frenette, Commander, Bob Carey, Past Commander, Peter Krustupentis, Adjutant, Vic Litchfield, Past Finance Officer, Alfred Souja, Chaplian, and members Bucky LaRose, George Terrien, and Jim Robideau. Taps was performed by Dick Tandy.
Following the committial service, a reception was held at the O'Hare's home on East River Street.
Witty's Funeral Home, Orange, directed the arrangements.
Dorothy E. Hayden
ROYALSTON - Funeral services for Dorothy E. Hayden, 56, of 187 Athol Richmond Rd., who died Tuesday, July 20, at home, were held Saturday, July 24.
Rev. Stephen Johnson, pastor, celebrated the Funeral Mass at Our Lady Immaculate Church. Theresa Gabis was organist and cantor. Readings were shared by Ann Powers and Gail Pease. The eulogy was presented by Tina Hause. The gifts were brought forward by Tina Silva and Maggie Masure.
Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery where her sister, Mary Wheeler, read a moving poem.
The bearers were James Ramanawitz, Bill Barillo, Fred Masure, Rick Hayden, Duane Bell, and Jeff Hunter. Honorary bearers were members of Dotty's support group.
Dorothy graduated from Maria Assumpta Academy in 1965.
Survivors include her cousin, Colleen Hayden.
The J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
John J. Mangan
FITCHBURG - John J. Mangan, 74, of 51 Valley Court, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, in UMass Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness.
Kevin Philip Aiguier
Sports Enthusiast
MAINE - Kevin Philip Aiguier, 44, of 18 Shore Rd., Gouldsboro, Maine, following a long battle with cancer.
He leaves his loving wife, Patricia; sons, Kollin (8) and Beau (1 month); Mother - in - law, Jolene Stanley and family; his Mother, Frances Down and Stepfather John Down of Orange, MA.; Stepmother, Linda Aiguier of Leominster, MA.
He was predeceased by his father, Harry F. Aiguier, his sister, Renee, and brother, Harry III. He also leaves his brother, Ernest Aiguier and family of Brewster, MA; sisters, Nancy Aiguier and family of Cambridge, MA, Lynda Hester and family of Ellicott City, MD, and Nila Maine Black Bears.
While in Maine at noon on July 31.
There will be no other service per Kevin's request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his wife, Patricia, for his two children, Kollin and Beau.
Kevin Aiguier lived his life to the fullest with joy and would have wanted his family and friends to rejoice in the next step of his journey to be with the Lord.
Sol S. Boskind
NEW SALEM - A celebration of the life of Sol S. Boskind, 91, who died Feb. 6, 2004 in Royal Palm Beach, Fla., was held July 10, 2004 at the New Salem home of his daughter, Jo Ellen Boskind.
Charles L. O'Hare Jr.
Veteran, Retired
ORANGE - Charles L. O'Hare Jr., 74, of 519 East River St., died early Wednesday morning, July 21, 2004, at home, following an illness.
Born in Gardner and attended Sacred Heart School there and had also served as an alter boy at Sacred Heart Church.
Following school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict with the Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron 108th. He was Honorably discharged as a disabled veteran in January 1956 from the United States Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Mass.
On April 14, 1951, he married Gladys (Bogan) and had been happily married for 53 years. He retired from the Read Roll Threaded & Die Company in Holden. An avid fisherman, he also had enjoyed hunting in his earlier years and doing home repairs on his home.
Besides his beloved wife Gladys, he is survived by sons, John O'Hare of Athol and Robert O'Hare of Pinellas Park, Fla.; a daughter, Patty Richard of Templeton; grandchildren, Lynn Druion of Westminister, Marc Richard of Templeton, Shannon Leblanc of Gardner, Bobbi O'Hare of Gardner, Jaimie Impressia of Athol, Phillip Impressia of Fitchburg and Robert Aho of Gardner; great grandchildren, Paige Impressia, Chase Bursch, Nicolas Bursch, Autumn Impressia, Amber Leblanc, Shawna Leblanc, Meghan Merrian, and Orion Boucher; half - brothers, Richard Beaupre of Pittsfield and Steven Beaupre of Otter River; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 24, at Witty's Funeral Home at 10 a.m. The Rev. Vance E. Frank will officiate.
Interment will follow in South Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dorothy E. Hayden
Grazis Award Recipient
ROYALSTON - Dorothy E. Hayden, 56, of 187 Athol Richmond Rd., died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at home.
She was born in Worcester, on Oct. 17, 1947, the daughter of the late Howard M. and the late Irene (Ferguson) Hayden.
A graduate of Athol High School, she went on to graduate from Maria Assumption College. She attended Bay Path Junior College for two years. She received her bachelor degree from University of OH 44720, or the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.
J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home 137 Main St., Athol is directing arrangements.