Hubert J. "Jim" Innis

GARDNER – Hubert J. “Jim” Innis, 84, of 15 Myrtle Road, died peacefully Monday morning, July 18th at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Earlville, IL on August 3, 1931, son of the late James and Dorothy (Glover) Innis and attended Earlville High School.  Jim proudly served his country as a boilerman-fireman 3rd class and member of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Oriskany, during the Korean War.  He had been a resident of Gardner for several years.

Jim worked as a boilerman-fireman for 24 years at the former Nichols and Stone Furniture Co.  He later worked as a stockman and maintenance man at Wal-Mart.  His hobbies were reading, taking rides in his car and attending car shows.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He leaves his wife, Kathleen “Kate” (Jordan) Innis; his children, David Innis of Saukville, WI, Andrew Innis of Woodleaf, NC, Barren Bateman II of Colorado Springs, CO, William Naney of Phoenix, AZ, Buffi Bernard and her husband Scott of Templeton and Michelle DeMunbrun of Alibon, IL; 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Burhler and her husband Gene of Sheridan, IL, Pauline Underwood and her husband Ronald of WI and Sally Sutcliff and her husband Robert of Oceanside; his ex wife Marcia Innis, and many nieces and nephews.  Among his survivors is a grandson, Trenton Bernard, who lived at home

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22nd at 11 A.M.  in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  Burial, with military honors, will follow at 12 Noon in Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Friday, July 22nd from 9 to 11 A.M. preceding the funeral.

Memorial donations may be made to Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, 268 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440.

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