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Willis Palmer Obituary
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Marguerite H. (Quigley) Palmer; three sons, Thomas A. Palmer and his wife Therese of Holden, Christopher M. Palmer and his wife Kathy of Worcester, and Peter A. Palmer and his wife Susan of Boylston; four daughters, Susan M. Wright of Holden, Anne L. Lyons and her husband James of Worcester, Catherine E. Palmer of San Francisco and her fiancé Tim Lum who is stationed in Afghanistan as a member of the DEA, and Mary E. Antanavica and her husband Kenneth of Leicester; two brothers, Paul and John Palmer of Yarmouth; four sisters, Virginia Thompson of New Hampshire, Claire Barry of Auburn, Jean Provost of Florida and Rosemary Spillane of Worcester; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nephews & nieces.
Mr. Palmer was born in Hartford, CT, son of Willis L. and Catherine (Conlin) Palmer, Sr., and lived in Rutland for 20 years prior to moving back to Leicester recently. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served in both World War II and the Korean conflict, and retired as a Captain. He was a 1944 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and was the general manager of Watts Security Systems, Inc. in Worcester, retiring after 20 years of service. For many years, he was an active volunteer at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and its Society of St. Vincent de Paul; and the American Legion Post 310 in Rutland. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Leicester.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Mr. Palmer will be held Thursday from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 290 Main St., Rutland. Burial with military honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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dana hessling
August 24, 2008
For the repose of the soul of Willis Palmer, may it be in light, peace and eternal refreshment.
July 30, 2008
Mary, Kenny and Family,
May all the happy memories bring you comfort at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul, Karen, Meghan and Paul Andrew Miller
July 30, 2008
Dad you are going to be missed more than you can know. You were a great father and a wonderful grandfather who was always ready to share your words of wisdom or war stories. Behave up in heaven and don't step on St. Peter's toes!!
We love you and miss you,
Mary, Ken, Melissa & Dan
Dan Kelly
July 29, 2008
Dear Mrs. Palmer and Family-
I just heard about Mr. Palmer's passing this morning and I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him affectionately as Uncle Bill. Bill was one of my dad's closest friends dating back to Holy Cross days and I take comfort that Bill has joined my father in heaven and they are now sharing a laugh and reminiscing about the good ol' days. My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Palmer family and especially Peg.
love, Dan Kelly
The Doray Family
July 29, 2008
Mary and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father.
Lori Facteau
July 29, 2008
Mary & Ken
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Friends in Leicester
July 29, 2008
Mary&Ken,
We were sad to hear the news about your father,and we've got you and all of your family in our prayers and thoughts.
Thom Faucher
July 29, 2008
Dear Marguerite,
With heartfelt prayers of sympathy for you and your family, I too, mourn the loss of "Bill." He had a gentle way of sharing his love of the Lord with all to whom he came in contact, which in turn brought us all closer to our God. We will miss him, but know that we have a friend in heaven. Take gentle care amid your sorrow.
robert doyle
July 29, 2008
Semper Fidelis Marine!
Bob Doyle USMC ret.
July 29, 2008
Mrs. Palmer,
I was saddened to hear of Willis's passing. He was a wonderful person to know. I know he will be missed. Sandy (dr. cournoyer's old nurse)
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