Simon H. "Si" Babineau

Simon Henry "Si" Babineau, 83, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Si was born in West Harwich, May 4, 1928. He graduated from New Bedford High School in 1946 and later served with the occupational forces of the United States Army, serving in World War II in Japan. He was a graduate of RCA Institute in New York City and Northeastern University, earning a bachelor's degree in engineering and management. Si was married to Connie (Ferland) Babineau on Aug. 19, 1950. He worked for Western Electric Company in Watertown, for 30 years as a production and quality control supervisor. He founded and became director of an employee assistance program for alcoholism and drug addiction. Concurrently, he held several officer appointments in local and state organizations. After his retirement, he subsequently became director of similar programs for veterans at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea for six years. Si was very active in St. Jeremiah's parish. He was the founder of the Parish Council, served as eucharistic lecturer, CCD instructor and usher for more than 20 years. For more than 30 years, Si was an instrumental part of the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization), locally and as chief coordinator of athletics for the Archdiocese of Boston, and co-founder and athletic director for the entire New England region. In 1993, Si was one of the first to be inducted into the CYO Hall of Fame. In 1995, Si was honored by the "Salute to Framingham" organization for his work with the youth of Framingham. He received several citations from the Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts for his dedication and commitment to the community. Besides his wife, Connie, of Framingham, he is survived by nine children, Paul Babineau and his wife, Connie, of Framingham, Mark Babineau and his wife, Suzanne, of Holliston, Alan Babineau and his fiancee, Kathy Bissen, of Framingham, Linda Hutchinson and her fiance, San Pietroforte, of Upton, Neal Babineau and his wife, Maura, of Leicester, Owen Babineau and his wife, Lisa, of Framingham, Eric Babineau and his wife, Lynn, of West Boylston, Guy Babineau and his wife, Sue, of Hudson, June Bonetti and her husband, Steve of Shrewsbury; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will take place Tuesday, June 21, at 9 a.m., at St. George's Church, 74 School St., Framingham (Saxonville). Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Framingham. Calling hours are Monday, June 20, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., Framingham.