Lee W. Waid

WINCHENDON – Lee W. Waid, 95, of 12 Front Place, died peacefully Saturday morning, August 6, 2016 in Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville.

He was born in Petersham, MA on May 26, 1921, son of the late Fred and Alice (Goodell) Waid and attended Petersham schools.  Lee had been a resident of Winchendon since 1971.

Lee sold and serviced office machines and equipment for many years.  During that time, he worked at the former Gardner Office Machines as well as being self-employed.  His last employment was working at L.S. Starret Tool Co. in Athol until his retirement in 1985.

Lee proudly served his country during World War Two as a member of the United States Army.  He served in the European Theatre and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal and European African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Medal.  Lee was a member of Lt. Frederick Wilder White Post 2158 VFW of Winchendon.  His hobbies were bowling, fly fishing, and gardening.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He leaves his wife of 70 years, Rose L. (Barilone) Waid; two sons, David L. Waid and his wife Nicole of Winchendon and Sidney M. Waid of Columbus, OH;a sister, Margaret Lundquist of Athol; four grandchildren, Derek Waid, Caitlin Waid, Thomas Waid and Devin Waid;  two great grandchildren, Ryder and Miles Rorschach and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  A calling hour will be held Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM preceding the funeral.  Burial, with military honors, will be in Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baldwinville Nursing Home Residents Activities Fund, PO Box 24, Baldwinville, MA 01436.

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