Peter J. Hemlin

ATHOL - Peter J. Hemlin, 76, of 739 Daniel Shays Highway, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, with his family at his side.

He was born in Fitchburg on April 16, 1940, son of the late Theodore and Miriam (Koskie) Hemlin and was a 1958 graduate of Fitchburg High School.  Pete proudly served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962.  He lived in Winchendon for many years until moving to Athol five years ago.

Pete worked as a machinist and owned and operated Hemlin Machine and Repair from 1989 until his retirement last year.  He was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post #193 American Legion.  He enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with his family.

He leaves his wife of 12 years, Patricia (DuPray) LaBarge Hemlin; three sons, Peter J. Hemlin Jr of Winchendon, Scott A. Hemlin and his wife Nicole of Baldwinville and Richard D. Hemlin of Baldwinville; four grandchildren, Amber, Alyssa, Madyson and Landyn; two sisters, Linda Daher of Westminster and Barbara Pajunen of Groveland and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Lee (McAllister) Hemlin, who died in 2004 and a brother David Hemlin.

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 3, 2017 at 1 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  A calling hour will precede the service Monday from 12 to 1 P.M.

Burial, with military honors, will be held later in the spring in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to Patients Activities Fund of Quabbin Valley Healthcare, 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331.

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