Albert F. Dors

FITCHBURG -- Albert F. Dors, 87, of Fitchburg, died Friday evening with his family at his side in The Highlands Nursing Care Center after an illness.

Al was born on Nov. 1, 1920 in Brockton, the son of Francis And Veronica (Lucas) Dors and had lived in Fitchburg, most of his life. He was a machinist for Reed Tool & Die of Holden for 27 years retiring several years ago. In 1941, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed aboard the USS Hiblack, The USS Stevenson, the USS Columbus and the USS Los Angeles. He participated in the Liberation of the Philippines and also served in the South Pacific theatre.

Al enjoyed Big Band music of the 1940s, Sinatra, and Dean Martin. He also liked playing pool, and liked to “fix” all kinds of things along with being a Red Sox Fan.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church.

He leaves his sister Rosemary J. Starkey in Boyton Beach, Fla., and several nephews and nieces among whom are Thomas and Missy Starkey, who were his caregivers and watched over him for many years. He also leaves his close companion and friend and caregiver for the last seven years, Joan Rameau. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years Doris (Thibodeau) Dors, who died in 1991; and his brother, Philip Dors, who died in California.

DORS -- A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, in The Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. A Calling hour will be held on Tuesday morning at the funeral home from 8:45 until 9:45 a.m.