Wilfred J. "Will" Bolduc

ORANGE - Wilfred J. ""Will"" Bolduc, 55, of Cherry Street, died unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, July 23, 2013 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare in Worcester after being struck ill earlier. Born in Athol on Feb. 16, 1958, he was a son of Wilfred T. and Rita (Mallette) Bolduc, and grew up in Orange, graduating from Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in 1976. Following high school, Will earned his engineering degree at the Wentworth Institute in Boston.
He had been married to Tammy (Flanders) on June 6, 1981.
Will enjoyed growing up around the family business, W.T. Bolduc and Son, with all the different machines and trucks and had worked his way up to President of the company currently. His greatest passion at work was to be using his mobile crane.
A kind and quiet man, Will treasured his time with his family, especially his daughters and grandchildren. He also enjoyed his classic '69 Mustang, his dogs, grilling, and a little bit of boating.
Will was dedicated to his family and work and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his daughters, Amy Gelinas and her husband, Jeremy, of Athol, Melissa Bolduc and Lisa Bolduc, both of Orange; grandchildren, Hannah Gelinas, Thomas Gelinas, Ryan Gelinas and Joseph Denis; sisters, Jeanne Bolduc and Suzanne Bolduc, both of Orange, and Rita Soltysik and her husband, Walter, of Athol; his godson, Gary Talbot, who worked with him, and a niece, Michelle Phillips and her husband, Matthew, of Southampton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 30th, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 19 Congress St., Orange. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery in Athol.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange, is directing the arrangements. You may offer your sympathy or find directions online at: www.wittyfuneralhome.com.