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Rita M. Montanari
Rita M. Montanari, 79, of Littleton died on July 6, 2007. Born in Somerville, MA. on July 8, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy(Pucciarella) Rizzo. She attended school in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. She was a telephone operator who worked for A.T. & T. for over 10 years. She married
her late husband, Henry J. Montanari and they moved to Littleton where she lived for 52 years.
She also worked as a secretary for Digital Equipment Corporation.
Mrs. Montanari was a communicant of St. Anne Catholic Church in Littleton, a member of the Red Hat Society and the TSL( The Single Life). She volunteered her time at the Nashoba Hospital and raised her family. She liked to crochet, sew, and do crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader who liked swimming, camping, seafood, Cape Cod and traveling. In 2005, she took her family on a memorable cruise to the Mediterranean. Montanari, of Littleton, Rita M.(Rizzo) Montanari on July 6, 2007. Survived by her sons: Henry J. Jr. of Groton, Mark J. of Littleton, and Dennis J. of Douglas; her sisters: Marie Rausa of Littleton and Dolly Finneran of Ohio; and her five grandchildren. Visiting hours will be at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St.(Rt. 2A/110) Littleton on Monday from 4-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10AM in St. Anne Catholic Church, King St., Littleton. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.
Eugenia (Usik) Shaw
Eugenia (Usik) Shaw, 88 of Rivercourt Residences, West Groton died at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer on August 28. She was born on September 17, 1918 daughter of the late Dimitri and Anastasia (Bukin) Usik and was the wife of the late Walter D. Shaw who died in 1978. She grew up in Cambridge and attended the Cambridge School System. Eugenia worked as a waitress all her life in many restaurants in Brookline and Florida for over 40 years. She married
Walter Shaw in 1950 and he died in 1978. She made her home in Arlington from 1950 to 2004 when she moved to Groton. She liked to cook and watched many cooking shows to enhance her knowledge.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by her son Dale and his wife Susan Shaw of Groton, a daughter Diane and her husband Charles Puschell of Chantilly, VA. and 5 grandchildren Kimberley Shaw, Harrison Shaw, Travis Shaw, Matthew Puschell and Scott Puschell. She was also the sister of the late Paul Usik and Mary Winston.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Badger Funeral Home. 45 School St., Groton on Saturday at 9 a.m., Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7 p.m.. Burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your local American Cancer Society.
Richard A. Watt
Richard A. Watt, 93, of Still River Depot Road died unexpectedly at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer on September 6. He was born in St. Louis d’Gonzague, Quebec, Canada on February 10, 1914. son of the late David and Ellen (Symons) Watt. He came to the United States as a child with his family and made his home in Spencer, Paxton, and Barre. In his younger years he was active in 4-H where he exhibited his cows. He graduated from Barre High School in 1933. Richard moved to Still River in 1937 where his father started the D.M. Watt Dairy Farm. After their father’s death, he and his brothers took over the operation of the farm.
Mr. Watt was formerly on the Town of Harvard Finance Committee, a member and treasurer for the Still River Baptist Church, a Corporator of Clinton Savings Bank, and a member of the Harvard Republican Committee. He and his wife liked to travel across the United States and see National Parks. They also made several trips to Europe. Richard liked to ski and snowmobile and enjoyed making furniture in his retirement
His survivors include his wife of 61 years, Alice (Anderson) Watt of Still River, a son David A. and his wife Ludmila Watt of Lunenburg, 2 daughters Susan E. Watt of Acton and Margery A. Watt of Ayer. 2 brothers Wilbert “Buzzy” and his wife Lois Watt of Still River, Clifford and his late wife Viola Watt of Westminster, a sister Amy Watt of Still River and 2 grandchildren Melissa Watt of Fitchburg, Sarah Watt of Lunenburg and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St, Littleton on Monday from 5-8 p.m.. A Memorial Service will be held at the Harvard Congregational Church, Harvard Common, Harvard on Tuesday at 11 a.m.. Burial will be private. For those who wish contributions may be made in his memory to the Harvard Congregational Church or the Salvation Army.
LeeAnn (Varney) Connors
LeeAnn (Varney) Connors, of Trot Road, Littleton died suddenly at her residence on Sept 3. She was born in Framingham on December 27, daughter of the Jean (Patterson) Varney of Bellingham, and the late Kenneth Varney. She grew up in Bellingham and was a graduate of Bellingham High School Class of 1983. and continued her education at Blackstone Regional Technical School. LeeAnn worked as an inspector at Data Translation for 5 years before her marriage in 1989. She made her home in Billerica and then Littleton for the past 15 years. She was a member of Kingdom Hall in Franklin and enjoyed her family very much.
Mrs. Connors is survived by her mother Jean(Patterson) Varney of Bellingham, her husband Stephen Connors of Littleton, her children Christopher A. and Rebecca Lee Connors both of Littleton. and her brother and sister Christopher J. Varney of Franklin, and Amy E. Varney of Bellingham. A Memorial Service will be held at Kingdom Hall, 250 Maple Street, Franklin, MA at 3 p.m.on Saturday. Badger Funeral Home, Littleton is in charge of arrangements.
Yvonne (Savage) DeMaso
Yvonne (Savage) DeMaso, 85, of Town Line Road Groton died unexpectedly at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston on September 8. She was born in Chelsea on May 5, 1922 daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Raithel) Savage and was the wife of the late Joseph DeMaso. She grew up in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School Class of 1939. Yvonne was married
to Joseph and the made their home in Chelsea for many years before moving to Groton in 1955. She enjoyed her life by bringing up her family, gardening, knitting and crocheting. She was also a member of St. James Church of West Groton.
Mrs. DeMaso is survived by her children Arthur DeMaso of Waterville Valley, NH. James DeMaso of Merrimack, NH, Yvonne Preston of Groton, Louise Trahan of Leominster, and Marie Duquette of Merrimack, N.H.. Her Grandchildren include Christina DeMaso, Michael DeMaso, Joseph Rodriguez, and Daniel Duquette. A Funeral Service will be held at the Badger Funeral Home. 45 School St. Groton on Thursday at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ayer.
Valerie (MacDonald) Hayes
Valerie (MacDonald) Hayes, 58, of Blueberry Circle, Ayer died suddenly at her home on September 4. She was born in Boston on September 8, 1948 daughter of Muriel (Allen) MacDonald of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina and the late Douglas MacDonald. She spent most of her early life in Tewksbury and was a graduate of Tewksbury High School, Class of 1966. Valerie had made her home in Littleton for over 28 years and moved to Ayer in 1998. She worked as a Medical Secretary for Acton Medical Associates for several years and most recently Concord Hillside. She loved cars and going to the beach.
Mrs Hayes is survived by her mother Muriel (Allen) MacDonald of Pawley’s Island S.C., a brother Douglas A. MacDonald of Pawley’s Island, S.C, a son Michael P. and his wife Jessica Hayes of Leominster, and a daughter Kristen Atwood and grandson Cameron Atwood of Maynard.. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews
A Funeral Service will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St. Littleton on Monday at 2 pm. Visiting Hours will be from 1 –2 p.m. prior to the Service. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton.
John (Jack) Benjamin Andrews
John (Jack) Benjamin Andrews, age 87, husband of Priscilla (Hardy), died peacefully at home on December 24th, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jack and Priscilla would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 2nd.
Jack was born in Bucharest, Romania on October 29th, 1920. He was the son of the late Ryland B. and Marie( Zlotescu )Andrews. After attending primary school in Romania, he attended Temple Grove School and graduated from Stowe School in England. He traveled back and forth from Romania to England at the tender age of 10 on the Orient Express, passing through Nazi-occupied country.
Upon graduation he came to the United States to attend Brown University, his father’s alma mater, and graduated with the class of ‘42. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps., attended Radar School, and then was stationed in Hawaii with a Naval Airwing. He was discharged with the rank of Captain in December 1945. Jack worked at IBM for 10 years, then Linton Bros. in Fitchburg, ending at Weyerhauser, retiring in 1985.
He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and in his earlier years he enjoyed soccer, swimming, tennis, and golf. He was a member of the Groton Financing Board.
As well as his wife, he leaves 3 sons, John and his wife Peggy of Groveland, California, Stephen of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Peter and his wife Laurie of Groton, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, a brother Nicholas and his wife Dana of Newport Beach, California.
A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Church, Faulkner St, Ayer Ma. Saturday, January 5th at 1 o’clock.
For those who wish to remember Jack Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Church in Jack’s name.
Charlanne Van Wormer
Charlanne Van Wormer, beloved wife of Kenneth Van Wormer, died on January 3, 2008, two-and-half years after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 71.
Mrs. Van Wormer’s boundless gift for caring was well known to her family, friends, and community, particularly through her volunteer work. She was the co-founder and served as director, from 1982 to 2002, of Loaves & Fishes, a food pantry serving Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley. She founded and co-chaired the Harvard Good Friday Walk for Hunger, which raised funds for Loaves & Fishes and for poverty-stricken families in Mississippi and Alabama. Mrs. Van Wormer was active in Harvard Help, the Harvard Council on Aging, the Harvard Elm Commission, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ayer, the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church, and the Harvard Women’s Club. Through these and numerous other activities and organizations, she met countless friends whom she was honored to know and to serve. Her enthusiasm, vitality, smile and engaging laugh were loved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Van Wormer and her husband, surrounded by their family and friends, happily celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at The International in Bolton this past June.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Van Wormer of Harvard, MA; three sons, Philip Van Wormer of Greenville, DE, William Van Wormer of Cranberry Township, PA; and Robert Van Wormer of Cary, NC; one daughter, Mary McGrath of Bolton, MA; and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Edwin Bailey, III of Hudson, NY and her sister, Karen Fonda, of Claverack, NY.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home located at 347 King Street in Littleton, MA. A memorial service will be held in the Spring at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Harvard, MA, at a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Charlanne Van Wormer Memorial Fund of Loaves & Fishes” and sent to: Loaves & Fishes, P.O. Box 1, Ayer, MA 01432.
Ronald E. Beek, Sr.
Ronald E. Beek, Sr. of Pepperell, MA died on Saturday, December 29, 2007 after a brief illness. He was born in Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada on January 17, 1931 son of the late Borden and Ethel (Young) Beek. He grew up in Milltown and the Greater Boston area throughout his youth. As a young adult with a growing family Mr. Beek lived in the Orlando, FL and Baltimore, MD areas, finally locating with his wife Shirley Denise (Montalban) Beek to Pepperell, MA in 1978.
Mr. Beek worked as a professional house painter in the Baltimore, MD area in the early 1950’s and then as a machinist, starting in the mid-1950’s. Ronald’s career prospered as he became an expert Tool & Die Machinist. Mr. Beek worked at Cape Canaveral in Florida during the late 1950’s and 60’s as a Tool & Die expert before relocating to the Greater Boston area where he went to work for Sweetheart Plastics. Here he became a proto-type engineer developing a wide assortment of dies and molds for such companies as MacDonald’s Corporation and Brunswick Bowling Corporation. Mr. Beek is renowned for his expertise in the development of delicate plastic parts for the first plastic hearts ever developed for several medical companies. After his retirement from Sweetheart Plastics in the late 1970’s, Mr. Beek continued his trade through the late 1990’s under his own company “Machine Tool Products” of Pepperell, MA prior to his full retirement.
Mr. Beek was married
to the late Shirley Denise (Montalban) Beek of Pepperell, MA for 55 years. He is survived by his present wife Rita (Bessett) Beek of Pepperell, MA, two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia A. Beek of Pepperell and Denise M. Beek and her husband, Alan E. Gabrielsen of Harvard; seven sons and three daughters-in-law, Ronald E. Beek, Jr. and his wife, Susan of Wilmington, Douglas M. Beek and his wife, Jeanne of Tewksbury, John C. Beek and his wife, Yorlady of Lowell, David P. Beek of Townsend and Donald M., Phillip S. and Thomas G. Beek all of Pepperell, 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, his identical twin Roland K. Beek of Calais, ME, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Mr. Beek is also survived by his stepdaughter, Sheryl Tweedy and her husband, Joe of Londonderry, NH; 3 stepsons, Eric Bessett and his wife, Carol of Ashburnham, MA, Michael Joyce and his wife, Marion of Pepperell, MA, Paul Joyce and his wife, Gina of Pepperell, MA, 8 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was also the father of the late Gerald A. Beek.
Calling hours are Friday, January 11, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St, Groton, MA. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 28 Tarbell St, Pepperell, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nashoba Nursing Service Hospice, 2 Shaker Road, Suite D235, Shirley, MA 01464.
Vena Durham Henrickson
Died on January 6, 2008
LoVena Christine Randol was born June 23, 1903, in Ponca, a small town in eastern Nebraska. She was the 5th of O.G. and Emma Randol’s 8 children. She grew up on a farm, and attended high school in Wayne where she produced all the art work for the high school yearbook, the Spizzerinktum. She remembers the coming of Rural Electrification and what a difference it made for the farm families.
She attended college and became a kindergarten teacher. She took a job in Concordia, Kansas. She was engaged to a fellow Nebraskan, Clarence Henrickson, when she attended the annual teachers meetings and met Roy Durham. According to his sister, he returned home and announced that he had met the girl he was going to marry. He sent her flowers every week until she broke her engagement and agreed to marry him, which they did in 1927.
Vena always had artistic talent. She painted, and did calligraphy, and always made the loveliest flower arrangements. When they moved to Manhattan, Kansas, she began working in the retail jewelry business. One of her nieces said that “She was always the elegant aunt.” She lavished attention on her nieces and nephews with a continuous flow of letters, usually with dollar bills in them, as she was always generous with family, friends and those in need.
Vena and Roy moved to Emporia, Kansas. They attended the First Congregational Church, and she continued working in the jewelry business – first at Fort Jewel, then at Stanley Jewelry. Vena and Roy had their first and only child when she was 49 and he was 52. They endured a lot of jokes about being Grandma and Grandpa. A thoroughly modern mother, she returned to work a few years later, and juggled things the way today’s mothers do. Widowed at 63, she maintained a lively social life with her many friends.
When she was 69, she and Clarence Henrickson rediscovered each other and were finally married. They lived in Colorado, and then Arizona, for the next quarter century. When Clarence passed away in 1993, Vena joined her daughter Mary Durham and son-in-law Paul Emerson in Groton. In 2004 she was awarded the Boston Post Cane, recognizing Groton’s eldest resident. The final 3 years of her life were spent at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton, where her songs, rhymes and zest for life were well known. She passed away peacefully January 6, 2008.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, one sister, Pearl McKinley of Ponca, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Randol Family Endowed Scholarship Fund, Wayne State Foundation, 1111 Main Street, Wayne, Nebraska 68787, or to the Salvation Army.
Visiting hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St. Groton on Wednesday 6-9 p.m Services will be held in Emporia, Kansas.
David Crispen
Crispen of Bolton - David Crispen, 90 of Bolton, died after an illness. Crispen is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean, and children Jennifer Crispen of Sweet Briar, VA; Reese Crispen and his wife Marie of Tyner, NC; Cullen Crispen of Billerica; Whitney Hagins and her husband Mack of Chelmsford, and his sister Jane Biswanger of Cazenovia, NY.
David Crispen was born in 1917 in Allentown, PA to Ella Braddock Crispen and Frances Reese Crispen. After their deaths in the flu epidemic of 1918, he moved to Philadelphia and was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Ada and Oehrle Swalm. He attended Pennsylvania State University, and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Phillipines.
An avid tennis player, and reader, he raised sheep and farmed Christmas trees after retirement.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bolton Public Library. Badger Funeral Home, Littleton is in charge of arrangements.
Peter W. Jackson
Peter W. Jackson, 63, of Yarmouth Port, MA died at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on December 24, 2007. He was born in Newton on January 21, 1944 son of the late Robert and Ruth (Jackson) Jackson. He grew up in Natick and was a graduate of Natick High School Class of 1962 and attended Utah State University. Peter worked for the Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Commonwealth of Mass as a biologist for 35 years retiring in 2002. He lived in Littleton for 25 years and moved to Yarmouth Port. 4 years ago. Mr. Jackson was a member of Littleton Lions Club, Littleton Congregational Church, The First Congregational Church of Yarmouth and he was also a member of Cape Cod Salties. He was an avid skier, fisherman and was a proponent for organ transplants.
His survivors include his wife Dawn S. Jackson of Yarmouth Port, 2 daughters Elizabeth Jackson and her husband Roberto Caldart of Belluno, Italy, and Julia and her husband Tobin Arnold of Conrad Montana. a brother Robert Jackson of Fayetteville, PA, and 2 Grandchildren Sofia Caldart of Italy and Teagan Arnold of Montana
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at the First Congregational Church, 329 Main St. Rt. 6 A, Yarmouth Port, MA on Saturday at 2 p.m.. Contributions may be made in his memory to American Liver Foundation, 88 Winchester St. Newton, MA 02461. Badger Funeral Home, Littleton is in charge of arrangements.
William A. Badger
William A. Badger, 81, of Bradenton Fla and Littleton, died on Jan 19, 2008 in Bradenton FL. He was the husband of Genevieve (Campbell) Badger with whom he would have celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in March. He was born in Groton, MA on October 22, 1926, son of the late Harris and Maude (Green) Badger. He grew up in Groton and was graduate of Groton High School Class of 1944. After high school, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during WW2
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Boston School of Anatomy in 1948 began his career in funeral service working with his father at H.L. Badger Funeral Home in Groton. In 1955, he opened the Badger Funeral Home in Littleton in addition to the Groton facility and successfully ran the business until his retirement in 1982. Mr.
Badger moved to Florida many years ago and also traveled around the United States.
In his early years, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America, from Troop 3 of Groton and was the fifth Eagle Scout of the Troop. As an adult, he volunteered as Cubmaster as “Akela” for theLittleton Cub Scouts. He was a founding member of the Littleton Lions Club, a 50 years member and past master of Tahattawan Masonic Lodge AF & AM of Littleton. A Commissioner of Westlawn cemetery in Littleton for over 20 years and a member of Groton Rotary Club for many years. Bill was also Past Commander of the Laurence E. Gay American Legion Post of Groton and a member of Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and well as National Funeral Directors Association. Bill also ran Blood Drives in the Town of Littleton for the American Red Cross. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, sailing, and especially playing cribbage and poker at “The Camp”
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, David and his wife Barbara (Brown) Badger of Littleton, Donald and his wife Peg (Jean) Badger of N. Chelmsford, and Brian and his companion Dawn Gallagher of Groton. A sister Mildred and husband Mayo Darling of Ayer. Five Grandchildren, Jamin and his wife Jaime Badger of Jacksonville FL., Sarah Badger Sockol and her husband Steve Sockol of Littleton, Rachel Badger of Littleton, Donald P. Badger Jr. and his wife Aimee of Merrimack, NH, Colleen (Badger) Rice and her husband Daniel of Nashua, NH. 4 Great Grandchildren Matthew, Katherine and Andrew Rice and Abigail Badger. He is also survived by his former wife Ruth (Bowmar) Perkins of Ayer and 4 Stepchildren Jeffrey, Gregg, and Scott Zoellick and Cheryl Riley
His family will receive relatives and friends at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St, Littleton on Friday Feb 1 from 4-8 pm. with a Masonic Service to be held at 7:30 pm. in lieu of flowers contribution may be made in his memory to Littleton Scholarship Trust Fund, c/o John Boroski, , 7 Brant Lane, Littleton. MA 01460 Arrangements are being handled by Bill Badger’s Sons.
Dr. Geraldine Isabel (Hale) Grout
Dr. Geraldine Isabel (Hale) Grout of South Lancaster, MA, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2008, in the Clinton, MA Hospital. She was 84. Geraldine was affectionately known within her family as “Jay.” She was the wife of JOHN M. GROUT for 50 years. They both have very actively served the South Lancaster Village Church of Seventh-day Adventists as loving and loyal members—where she was the Church Historian and the founder of the Adventist Heritage Center.
Dr. Grout was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ashley G. Hale of West Groton, MA on June 16, 1923. Her niece, Frieda says, “Auntie Jay was a graduate of Groton High School in 1941. She received her Masters of Education from Boston University in 1950 and her PhD in Business Education from the University of Indiana in 1961.”
Geraldine was the nursing home administrator of the Hale Convalescent and Nursing Home in West Groton, MA. Dr. Grout served in all levels of Adventist education; she taught Secretarial Science and was Dean of Women at the Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA, and finished her long career of service to her Church as the Editor of the Atlantic Union Gleaner for 22 years.
Dr. Grout was a member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators—in the United States, and also in Canada. During a solemn ceremony at a convocation in Houston, TX, the Board of Directors elected her to become a member of the Administrator’s Institute and presented the credentials to her.
“Auntie Jay” or “Jay” was known for her devotion to her family and friends—to have a generous heart. She will be greatly missed by friends and family, including her nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., at the Badger Funeral Home—45 School Street, Groton, MA.
