Lionel Marois
October 15, 1923 — March 11, 2017
WINCHENDON - Lionel A. "Butch" Marois, 93, formerly of 53 Spruce Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 11, 2017 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.
He was born in Berlin, NH on October 15, 1923, son of the late Onezime and Emily (Doucet) Marois. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1942 and the University of New Hampshire in 1948. He had lived in Winchendon for 65 years.
Butch proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War Two. He worked as office manager of the former Winchendon Beef Shop and then worked as an inspector for many years at L. S. Starrett Tool Company in Athol until his retirement in 1985. Butch was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion for over 50 years. He was a long time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where he was an altar server for many years.
His wife of 56 years, Doris R. (Bois) Marois, died in 2009. Three brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. He leaves nieces and nephews.
Military funeral services will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1 P.M. in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street. There are no calling hours.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
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