John A. Waller

TEMPLETON - John A. Waller, 49, of 212 Freight Shed Road, Baldwinville, died Tuesday, September 23rd at his residence. He was born in Salem, MA. on June 12,1959, the son of Roy and Shirley (Provost) Waller and was a resident of Baldwinville for many years. John resided at the Templeton Developmental Center and was a good worker at Eliot Hill and the Valley Barn. At the Valley Barn, he was a dairy farmer and at Eliot Hill, he did gardening, cared for the orchards and vegetable gardens. He was extremely friendly and was well-like by his close friends and staff. Many years ago, he worked as a fisherman and lobsterman. He enjoyed dining out, music, airplanes and antique cars. He especially enjoyed spending special times with his family and friends. He leaves a daughter, Jodi Perkins of Beverly; a son; a granddaughter Shauna; stepfather, Joseph Chouinard of Salem; a brother, Roy Waller of Ossippee, NH; a sister, Judith Gaber of Seminole, FL; a stepsister Janet Chouinard of Lynn; a stepbrother James Chouinard of Peabody; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves his family of friends and staff at the Templeton Developmental Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30th at 11 A.M. in the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. Roberge, pastor of St. Vincent DePaul Church, Baldwinville, will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Templeton. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, September 30th from 10 to 11 A.M. preceding the funeral. www.snow-ladeau.com