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Wilfred R. Palmer

1932 - 2018

Wilfred R. Palmer obituary, 1932-2018, Palmer, MA

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Foley Funeral Home

49 Court Street

Keene, New Hampshire

Wilfred Palmer Obituary

Wilfred R. Palmer 85, of Keene, NH and formerly of Palmer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Belchertown on December 4, 1932 the son of Wilfred H. Palmer and Catherine E. (Sullivan) Palmer. Wilfred served honorably with the US Army during the Korean War and later became a member of the US Marine Corp. Reserves. Wilfred was a Special Massachusetts State Trooper where he served for twenty years until his retirement in 1990. A skilled craftsman, he enjoyed making items for his family and friends. He was a former active member of the 4H in Massachusetts and was a parishioner at the former Sacred Heart Church in Marlborough, NH where he lived from 1993 to 2015 when he moved to Keene. Wilfred will be deeply missed by his wife of sixty-three years, Barbara L. (Gunn) Palmer of Keene; six children; Katheryn Lang and her husband Randy of Chicopee, William Palmer and his wife Deborah, Debra Palmer and Gary Holmes, Diane Dinelle and her husband David, and Richard Palmer all of Palmer, and Cheryl Channell and her husband Jonathan with whom he lived in Keene, NH. He leaves fourteen grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sister-in-law Linda Palmer; his nieces and nephews; Allyson and Jay English of Milton, MA, Suzanne and Michael Jackson of Braintree, MA, and David and Sarah Palmer of Canton, MA and several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his twin brother Howard R. Palmer in 2000. Calling hours will be held at the Beers and Story Palmer Funeral Home, 1475 North Main Street, Tuesday, September 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., with a prayer service and military honors at 6:30 p.m. Private burial at St. Thomas Cemetery, Palmer, MA will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Fresenius Monadnock Dialysis Center, 426-B, Winchester Street, Keene, NH 03431. To leave a condolence message or to sign the on line register book, please go to www.beersandstory.com or www.foleyfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Republican from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2018.
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Jennifer M Mason

September 11, 2023

Five years have gone by. I think of you everyday and miss you so much! Love you Gramps.

Jennifer Mason

Family

September 11, 2023

5 yrs of you being gone. All of us have great memories of you. Although gone you are not forgotten. Keep watching us from above gramps we love you.

Melissa A Eugenio (granddaughter)

Family

September 7, 2023

Jenn Mason

September 11, 2021

I Can’t Believe it Has been two Years! I Miss you so Much Daddy❤ I cherish all of the many Memories With you and Mom. Our little getaways and going off the beaten track. I miss your Worrying, Your Laugh And Your Beautiful Toothless Grin lol! You Are Always in My Heart and Always in My Thoughts. Till We Meet Again❤❤❤

Cheryl Channell

Daughter

September 9, 2020

Cheryl Channell

Daughter

September 9, 2020

Grandpa love you and miss you. You are gone but not forgotten.

Melissa Palmer

Grandchild

September 8, 2020

I Miss Your Laugh so much! I Love you Daddy.

Cheryl Channell

October 3, 2018

I worked with Willy at Monson State Hospital more than 40 years ago. He made me laugh our whole shift. He will be missed.

Louis Latourneau

September 14, 2018

Gramps there are so many memories. You will be missed and we know you'll be watching over us. I love you R.I.P gramps <3

Melissa Palmer

September 13, 2018

Pat, you will be missed by all. Wished I had had the time so see you before you were gone. Mom and Dad will see you soon.
Lesley (Gleason) Niblett

Lesley Niblett

September 13, 2018

I have so many wonderful memories with you Gramps.The shows we watched together, cooking together, car rides, going fishing and helping you pick (eat) the strawberries from your garden. I will always remember your colorful sense of humor and infectious smile. You will be in my heart forever and missed so much. Love you always...RIP Gramps <3

Jennifer Mason

September 13, 2018

William, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Hold on to the fond memories and example he set for you. Also, my condolence to the entire Palmer Family.

Alicia Tucker

September 13, 2018

RIP dad I love you lots will miss you dearly. Rock the heavens with your twin Howard ❤❤❤❤❤

Diane Dinelle

September 13, 2018

Alicia Tucker

September 13, 2018

So sorry to hear about your dad to all of the Palmer family!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Shannon Chaffee

September 13, 2018

so sorry for your families loss.May he rest in peace

Frank&Michelle Tetrault

September 13, 2018

cindy & harold breed

September 13, 2018

i remember when i first met wilfred my husband and I went to keene to our son wedding he was marrying nikki wilfred granddaughter he welcome us to the family like he had known us his whole life i will forget that day or his kindness he will be greatly missed by his family and friends and my husband and i were blessed that he became part of our family FLY HIGH ANGEL

September 13, 2018

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