1962
William
2015
William W. Wirtanen
July 24, 1962 — May 26, 2015
WINCHENDON- William W. Wirtanen, 52 of 134 Pearl Street, died peacefully Tuesday evening, May 26th, at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side.
He was born in Gardner on July 24th, 1962, son of Jeannine (Desrosiers) Wirtanen of Rindge, NH and the late Edwin Wirtanen and attended Oakmont Regional High school. He had lived in Winchendon seven years and previously lived in Hubbardston.
Bill owned and operated Bee Pallets of Gardner, worked in maintenance at Wachusett Village Inn and Van Emden Management Properties, and most recently, as a technician at Superior Communication Services while also spending his weekends at his antique store in Hubbardston. Bill was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post 193 Sons of the American Legion and Higher Ground Ministries in Gardner. His hobbies included playing the guitar, camping, and horseshoes, watching the Oakmont Spartans Football, and had a love of the outdoors.
In addition to his mother, he leaves two daughters, Angie Ward and her husband Jason of Westminster and Sonya Wirtanen and her fiancé Ethan Bigelow of Winchendon; a stepdaughter Sara Mitchell of Ashburnham; his brothers, John Wirtanen and significant other Linda of Clinton, Edwin Wirtanen Jr and his wife Tia of Garland TX, Robert Wirtanen and his wife Christine of Westminster; his sister, Anna Green and her husband Donny of Gray, ME, Kathy Murphy of Gardner, Lisa Savard and her husband Shaun of Rindge, NH; A granddaughter Jordan, five step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Daniel Wirtanen and Michael Wirtanen, preceded him in death.
Whether he was Bill, Billy, Will, or Bee, he was of many names and many talents. In his 52 years he created a lifetime of adventures and experiences that were reflected in the many stories he told. Bill was hardworking, loving, energetic and made everyone laugh. But above all, he was a good man with a kind heart who will be dearly missed by his many friends and family members whom he held so close.
Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St, Winchendon are Friday May 29th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Graveside services will be held in Woodside Cemetery, Narrows Rd. Westminster on Saturday May 30th at 11:00 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion, 295 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
www.stone-ladeau.com
He was born in Gardner on July 24th, 1962, son of Jeannine (Desrosiers) Wirtanen of Rindge, NH and the late Edwin Wirtanen and attended Oakmont Regional High school. He had lived in Winchendon seven years and previously lived in Hubbardston.
Bill owned and operated Bee Pallets of Gardner, worked in maintenance at Wachusett Village Inn and Van Emden Management Properties, and most recently, as a technician at Superior Communication Services while also spending his weekends at his antique store in Hubbardston. Bill was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post 193 Sons of the American Legion and Higher Ground Ministries in Gardner. His hobbies included playing the guitar, camping, and horseshoes, watching the Oakmont Spartans Football, and had a love of the outdoors.
In addition to his mother, he leaves two daughters, Angie Ward and her husband Jason of Westminster and Sonya Wirtanen and her fiancé Ethan Bigelow of Winchendon; a stepdaughter Sara Mitchell of Ashburnham; his brothers, John Wirtanen and significant other Linda of Clinton, Edwin Wirtanen Jr and his wife Tia of Garland TX, Robert Wirtanen and his wife Christine of Westminster; his sister, Anna Green and her husband Donny of Gray, ME, Kathy Murphy of Gardner, Lisa Savard and her husband Shaun of Rindge, NH; A granddaughter Jordan, five step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Daniel Wirtanen and Michael Wirtanen, preceded him in death.
Whether he was Bill, Billy, Will, or Bee, he was of many names and many talents. In his 52 years he created a lifetime of adventures and experiences that were reflected in the many stories he told. Bill was hardworking, loving, energetic and made everyone laugh. But above all, he was a good man with a kind heart who will be dearly missed by his many friends and family members whom he held so close.
Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St, Winchendon are Friday May 29th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Graveside services will be held in Woodside Cemetery, Narrows Rd. Westminster on Saturday May 30th at 11:00 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion, 295 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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