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Edward L. Rumrill, Operated Bookshop
ORANGE - Edward L. Rumrill, 79, of 107 Main St., North Orange, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 in his home after an illness.
Born in Cornish, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers. He worked as a toolmaker at the L.S. Starrett Company for many years until retiring in 1983. Previously he had been employed at Union Tool Company and Adell Corporation.
An enthusiastic family man, he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Eunice A. "Pat" (Miner) Rumrill; a son, John Rumrill and wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Sue Ellen Rumrill, three granddaughters, Megan Rumrill, Marcy Rumrill and Christine Annable all of North Orange; a sister, Olive Brunelle of Dunnellon, Fla; several nephews and nieces.
The date and time of a memorial service and burial will be announced in August.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Community Church of North Orange and Tully, Glenn Johnson, Treas., 192 Athol Rd., North Orange, 01364. or the Hospice of Western New England, 164 High St., Greenfield, 01301.
Witty's Funeral Home is directing the arrangements.
Wetherby Services
NEW SALEM - Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 19, 2003 in the South Cemetery, Orange, for Charles M. Wetherby, 80, of 36 North Main St., who died at home on Saturday, July 12, 2003. The Rev. James Willis of the New Salem Congregational Church officiated. The United States flag was presented by John "Spider" Smith, Department Surgeon, American Legion Post 172, to Charlie's brother, Harold Wetherby. “Taps” was performed by Dick Tandy. A reception followed at the American Legion Home in Orange.
Witty's Funeral Home, Orange, directed the arrangements.
Dorothy C. Spasaro
UXBRIDGE - Dorothy C. (Gelinas) Spasaro, 69, of 109 Mendon St., died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at the Worcester Medical Center, Worcester, after an ilness.
Drina H. Field
ROYALSTON - Drina H. (LaBarge) Field, 65, of 11 Turnpike Rd., died Wednesday, July 16, 2003 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Ernest P. Nelson
OXFORD - Ernest P. Nelson, 94, of Pine Street, a retired furniture maker, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, in SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Sandalwood. He was born in Orange, son of Olaf and Helen (Curtis) Nelson.
Pauline M. Gravelle
WESTMINSTER - Pauline M. (Moran) Gravelle, 74, of 48 Battles Rd., formerly of Athol and Fitchburg, a retired salesclerk, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, in Fitchburg after a brief illness.
Ruth L. Johnstone; Office Worker
ATTLEBORO - Ruth L. Johnstone, 80, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2003, in a nursing home following a long illness, with members of her family around her.
She was born to Arthur and Blanche (Holton) Bisbee, Nov. 23, 1922 and graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1940.
Her husband, Norman “Scotty” Johnstone died March 25, 2003. They were married in Athol July 28, 1946 and lived here until 1960 when they moved to North Attleboro with their children.
Ruth worked in the office of the Athol Gas and Electric for several years.
She is survived by two daughters, Heather McCrystal of Norton and Luanne Stauff of Attleboro; two sons, David Johnstone of Windham, Gardner after a brief illness.
A long - time resident of the Eagleville section of town, she was the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Wilbur) Bigwood Sr.
She leaves two brothers, Gordon Bigwood of Holiday, Fla., and Clinton Bigwood Sr. of Athol; three sisters, Norma Young of Rindge, N.H., Althea Kenney of Kansas, and Doris Houseman of Athol; and many nieces and nephews.
A grave side service will be held at South Cemetery on Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Witty's Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Young Services
ATHOL - A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, July 15, at St. Francis of Assisi Church for Nellie A. (Muzzy) Young, 78, of 36 Exchange St., who died Saturday, July 12, at Leominster Hospital following an illness.
The Rev. James Callahan, associate pastor of Our Lady Immaculate Church, officiated. The organist and cantor was Theresa Gabis.
Burial followed in Gethsemane Cemetery. The bearers were Scott Hebert, Charles Petrowsky, Edward Berry, Gerard Lozier and James Hebert.
The J. Edward Murphy funeral Home directed arrangements.
Ronald J. McGrath
TEMPLETON - Ronald J. McGrath, 50, of 43 Forest St., Baldwinville, died Monday, July 14, 2003 in UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.
Nicholas L. Cavagnac
WHATELY - Nicholas L. Cavagnac, 21, of 140 Conway Rd., died Sunday, July 13, 2003, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Whatley Road in Conway.
Paul L. Adams
TEMPLETON - Paul L. Adams, 73, of 28 High St., died Friday, July 11, 2003 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester.
Rose A. Bigwood
ORANGE - Rose A. Bigwood, 75, formerly of East River Street, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner.
John F. Carroll
TEMPLETON - John F. Carroll, 62, of 392 South Main St., died Friday, July 11, 2003 at his residence.
Chouinard Services
NEW SALEM - A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, July 12, at St. Mary's Church in Orange, for Roger J. Chouinard, 79, formerly of Elm St., who died Monday, July 8, 2003, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
The Rev. Fr. William Lunney officiated. Janet Paoletti was the organist and Theresa Bergquist was the cantor. The gifts were brought forth by Maureen Burns and Edith Minch. The Readings were offered by Ernestine Booth.
Interment followed in North New Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers were Jesse Duff, Richard Viens, Jared Burns, Craig Pierce, Brian Booth and Erle Pierce. A reception was held in St. Mary's Parish Hall following the committial service.
Witty's Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Nellie A. Young; Collector Of Antiques
ATHOL - Nellie A. (Muzzy) Young, 78, of 366 Exchange St., died Saturday, July 12, 2003, in Health Alliance, Leominster Hospital, Leominster, after a brief illness.
She was born in Athol on Aug. 13, 1924, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Gustlauskas) Muzzy and lived here all of her life. She was a 1942 graduate of Athol High School and along with her husband, was an enthusiastic collector and dealer of antiques.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley C. Young Sr., whom she wed Aug. 31, 1946; one son, Stanley C. Young Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; one daughter, Kathleen Destroismaisons of Athol, four grandchildren and four great - grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, July 15, from J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home, 137 Main St., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.
Contributions may be made to the building fund of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 101 Main St., Athol, Mass. 01331.
Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home.
