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Clyde Z. Stoddard
ATHOL - Clyde Z. Stoddard, 87, of 2106 White Pond Road, died Saturday (11-30-2002) at home.
He was born in Orange, April 26, 1915, the son of Harry S. and Effie M. (Totman) Stoddard.
He grew up in South Athol, attended a one-room schoolhouse from grades 1 to 6 and then attended Athol schools riding the old rabbit train line into town.
After his marriage in 1935, he went to work at the L.S. Starrett Company in Dept. 6 for 45 years until his retirement in 1980. Being a skilled woodworker, he built a woodworking shop after his retirement which he enjoyed working in. He had previously worked at Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries for Robert Bullard, cutting cordwood for the town of Orange. While working for Bullard he trained and was an amateur prizefighter.
Stoddard was a member of the L.S. Starrett Company 25 Year Club, was a lifetime member of the Wheelerville Community Club, first joining in 1938, a member of the Atlantic Coast Old Timers Auto Racing Club, former member of the Petersham Gun Club and the Tully City Council Club. He attended South Athol United Methodist Church. In 1941, he learned to fly small planes and obtained his pilots license. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, fishing, and was an avid pool player. He followed auto racing for over 66 years and built his own midget racecar.
He leaves his wife of 67 years, Lyla A. (Robbins) Stoddard; two sons, Ralph S. of Athol, David E. of Orange; a daughter, Gloria J. Meuse of Athol; 10 grandchildren, William, Rosemarie, Mark, Randy, Shelley, Kelley, Anthony, Guy, Michael and Brian; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the South Athol United Methodist Church, 65 Morgan Ave., South Athol, with the Rev. Stephanie D. Sermuksnis, pastor of the South Athol United Methodist Church and the Orange United Methodist Church, officiating.
There will be a calling hour from 6 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
Private burial will be held in Silver Lake cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Athol Santa Fund, in care of the Athol Daily News, P.O. Box 1000, Athol MA 01331 or to the Orange Santa Fund, P.O. Box 193, Orange MA 01364.
Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., is in charge of arrangements.
Elden M. Thomson
ATHOL - Elden M. Thomson, 74, of 146 Beacon St., died Sunday (12-1-2002) at home.
He was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, June 3, 1928, the son of Hiram A. and Lillian (Follett) Thomson.
He came to Athol as a child and lived there most of his life and attended Athol schools.
Thomson served in the Army for 19 years during the Korean and Vietnam wars. After returning from the Army, he went to work for the L.S. Starrett Company for 12 years until his illness forced him to retire. He enjoyed horseback riding and playing cards.
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Christa (Klaschen) Thomson, who he met and married
while he was stationed in Germany; a daughter, Monika and her husband Ray Gallant of Templeton; a grandson, Kristopher Gallant of Templeton; and two brothers, Gordon and Harold, both of Athol.
Private funeral services will be Tuesday at Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., with the Rev. James E. Willis, pastor of Central Congregational Church of New Salem, officiating.
There are no calling hours.
Burial will follow in Silver Lake Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the Athol-Orange Family Inn, 88 East Main St., Orange MA 01364.
Myrtle L. Bennett
ATHOL - Myrtle L. (Sweet) Bennett, 83, of 67 Fern St., died Sunday (12-1-2002) in Athol Memorial Hospital.
Born in Bellows Falls, Vt., Dec. 28, 1918, she was the daughter of Sam A. and Ethel (Rumrell) Sweet. She had lived most of her life in Athol. She graduated in 1935 from Athol High School.
Bennett worked for the J.F. MacElwain Shoe Co. for several years, retiring in 1951. Previously, she was a waitress at the former Athol House and had worked at the Orange Shoe Co.
She was a member of Our Lady Immaculate Church and the Athol Golden Agers.
She enjoyed knitting, gardening and collecting antiques.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Alfred A. Bennett; a daughter, Betty J. Hastings of Milwaukee, Wis.; two sons, Edward Domina of Athol and Robert A. Bennett of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a step-daughter, Barbara Pralinsky of Athol; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Carol A Richardson, died in 1997.
Services will be Wednesday from the J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home, 137 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Immaculate Church, 192 School St. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are this evening from 7 to 9.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Our Lady Immaculate Church Building Fund, 192 School St., Athol, MA 01331.
Connie Nanartonis, decorated WW II glider pilot
GREENFIELD - Connie R. Nanartonis, 84, formerly of 15 Leonard St., died Monday (12-2-2002) at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke.
Born in Northampton, March 26, 1918, he was the son of Constantine and Katherine (Senuta) Nanartonis. He attended Northampton schools and graduated in 1939 from Northampton High School. He had been a resident of Greenfield for more than 30 years.
Nanartonis was a Boy Scout and a Sea Scout and received a gold medal for his heroic efforts in saving people during the flood of 1938 in Northampton.
He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, and after pilot training transferred to the U.S. Air Force. He was a glider pilot in World War II. Nanartonis received two presidential citations, the Distinguished Flying Cross for flight leadership, EAME theater ribbon with seven battle stars and a bronze arrowhead, four overseas service bars, and unit citation with an oak leaf cluster. He also received the Holland Orange Lanyard, the Netherlands highest award, the Canadian Service Ribbon, airborne glider wings and a diploma from the Ambassador of France for his participation in the Normandy Invasion.
After his discharge in 1945, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and was assigned to the 9286 Squadron in Greenfield. In 1953 he was promoted to captain and in 1958 to major. He later obtained the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Following his discharge, he was employed at Pro-Brush in Florence for a period of time before becoming the grounds maintenance supervisor at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leeds, retiring in 1973.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 8006 of Florence, American Legion Post 81 of Greenfield, Disabled Veterans of America and the Air Force Sergeant Association. He was also a member of the Greenfield Lodge of Elks and the World War II Glider Pilots Associates. He was a past member of the Civil Air Patrol of Greenfield, the Soaring Society of America and the Lincoln Continental Club. He was the initial organizer of the Veterans Flying Club and the organizer of the Northampton Flying Club. He was the past national chairman of the WWII Glider Pilots Association and the Wing 13 Commander of New England. He was also a national reunion chairman for the reunion held in 1978 in Springfield.
Nanartonis was a Notre Dame football fan and enjoyed all sports. He held the record for the mile at NHS for many years. A car enthusiast, he also was a gardener and traveler. He and his wife, the former Marilyn (Barrise) Gemmell, took many trips involving the WWII Glider Pilots to Europe and the United States. He was also a consultant to a local Boy Scout troop.
Besides his wife of 32 years, he leaves a son, Cornelius of Stuart, Fla.; a daughter, Sharon Kast and her husband, Ralph, of Shelter island, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Ann M. Hall of Bernardston and Laurie J. Gemmell of Hornell, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Christopher Hall of Greenfield, Candice J. Hall of Bernardston and Johnathan L. DAprice of Hornell; a sister, Katherine May of Northampton, and several nieces and nephews.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Marys Church in Northampton. Burial, with full military honors from the Air Force, will follow in the parish cemetery.
Calling hours at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St., will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Red Cross, 9 Devens St., Greenfield, MA 01301.
Dominic R. Tamburro
October 18, 1924 - October 21, 2007
SHREWSBURY - Dominic R. Tamburro, 83, of Harriet Avenue, Shrewsbury died Sunday, October 21st after being stricken ill at home.
His wife of 60 years, Stella C. (Jack) Tamburro died September 26th of 2006. He leaves three sons, Angelo R. Tamburro and his wife, Lenette M. of Sturbridge; Pasquale "Pat" J. Tamburro and his wife, Nancy L. of Brookfield and Benedict "Ben" J. Tamburro and his wife, Wendy L. of Millbury; also survived by 5 grandchildren, Joseph, Jaime, Alex, Leah and Larissa; a brother, Leo "Bobo" Tamburro of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ben Tamburro and Michael "Rush" Tamburro and two sisters, Anna Turo Morrello and Florence "Fanny" Dolphy.
Mr. Tamburro as born and raised in Ravenna, Ohio, son of the late Angelo and Maria (Tantimonica) Tamburro. He graduated from Ravenna High School with the Class of 1943. After graduation, Mr. Tamburro served his country proudly with the United States Army during W.W. II. He was stationed with 36th Infantry Division in Italy and Southern France where he was wounded and later received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his bravery.
When Dominic and his wife, Stella moved their family from Ohio to Shrewsbury in 1962, Dominic had taken positions with several supermarket chains including working as a Deli manager for Big Discount Supermarkets for 15 years.
Dominic was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his entire family. He was a faithful New York Yankees Baseball Fan and also enjoyed watching other sports as well. Dominic was a member of Saint Anne's Parish in Shrewsbury where he served as a collector and usher for many years.
Relatives and friends of Dominic's are invited to attend his funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 24th at 10 A.M. in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. At Dominic's request, there are no calling hours and that you proceed directly to Saint Anne's Church on Wednesday morning and allow his immediate family to console one another privately. He will be buried next to the love of his life of 60 years his wife, Stella in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions in his name can be made to Human Services at Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Edi H. Drumgool
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - Edi H. (Wroblewski) Drumgool, 72, of Mount Holly died Friday (11-29-2002) at the Health Center in Gallaway.
Born in South Deerfield, Mass., Dec. 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Tofilia and Alexsander (Rojecka) Wroblewski. She attended Deerfield (Mass.) schools and graduated in 1948 from Deerfield High School.
She was married
to Bernard Drumgool in South Carolina, Aug. 18, 1952. He predeceased her. She had been a resident of Mount Holly for the last 45 years.
Drumgool was manager of the Easthampton Garden Complex in New Jersey, retiring in 1990.
She enjoyed gardening and reading and had been a volunteer at the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Mark Lawshe of Egg Harbor, and a grandson, Mark Lawshe Jr. of Mount Holly; two brothers, Lewis C. Wroblewski of Oceanside, Calif., and Gary Stock of Tampa, Fla.; four sisters, Jean Rediker and Rose Paquette, both of Greenfield, Mass., Helen Pomeroy of Sunderland, Mass., and Magdalena Jobst of South Deerfield, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 260 High St. Interment will be in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Brown Mills, NJ 08015.
Perin-Chief Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
Carl W. Kingsley Jr.
COLRAIN - Carl W. Kingsley Jr., 83, of 3 Greenfield Road, died Monday (12-2-2002) at the Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.
He was born in Monroe Bridge on Feb. 28, 1919 the son of Carl W. and Lenna (Bliss) Kingsley.
He worked for the former Deerfield Glasine Co. in Monroe Bridge for a number of years as a machine operator. He later worked for the New England Power Co. in Shelburne Falls as a line patrolman inspecting the power lines. He retired in 1981 after 33 years.
Kingsley was a member of the Shelburne Falls Eagles Post 8504 and the Unity Lodge of Masons 89 in Jacksonville, Vt.
He was a bowler for the power company bowling team and an avid horseshoe player. He enjoyed music, cribbage and crafts.
He was a member of the Colrain Community Church.
Kingsleys wife, the former Doris M. Sumner, died in 1984.
Survivors include his companion of 15 years, Lorraine Davis; three sons, Stuart S. of Colrain, Carl W. III of Greenfield and Robert J. of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Patricia A. Mancuso of Florida, Sandra Atkins of Turners Falls and Lynette LaCoss of Haverhill, N.H.; a step-brother, Thomas, of Townsend; a sister, Ruth Parzych of Michigan; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 40 Church St., Shelburne Falls. The Rev. Robert Szafaran, pastor of Colrain Community Church will preside. Burial will follow in West Branch Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, attention Donations, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104-2396, the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the charity of the donors choice.
Esther F. Eddy
ATHOL - Esther F. (Bourbeau) Eddy, 95, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, died Monday (2-10-2003) in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.
She was born Dec. 1, 1907 in Montague, the daughter of Frederick and Corina (Marchard) Bourbeau and had lived in the area most of her life.
Her husband, William F. Eddy, died in 1963.
A resident of Colonial Acres in Orange many years, she had been a member of the Orange Senior Citizens Club.
An independent woman, she played the piano, accordion and the harmonica and enjoyed music, her family and friends, and having parties.
While at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, she participated in many of the activities and entertained residents with her harmonica.
Survivors include six daughters, Susan Roach of Athol, Rose Clough of Orange, Corina Bezio of Farley, Charity Lehman and Constance Brown, both of Turners Falls, and Evelyn Costello of Erving; two sons, Donald Eddy and William Eddy, both of Winchendon; a brother, Artel Bourbeau of Farley, 25 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two daughters, Irene Sobieski and Florence Whitmore.
Services will Friday be from Wittys Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Marys Church, 19 Congress St., Orange.
Burial will be in the spring in Highland cemetery in Millers Falls.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Quabbin Valley Healthcare, 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol MA 01331.
