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Carleton Stillings Obituary
He was born in Boston on March 8, 1936, son of Arthur A. and Muriel (Dow) Stillings, raised in Roslindale and was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and the Massachusetts State Police Academy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserves serving in the Seabees. He worked as a Massachusetts State Trooper, retiring as a Sergeant in 1986 after 23 years of service. He worked in the Holden, Leominster, Sturbridge and Northampton barracks, worked undercover narcotics for many years and was Supervisor of the 55 Team.
He leaves his son, Jeffrey A. Stillings and his wife Sally of Greenfield, Wisconsin; two daughters, Regina M. Stillings of Holden and Jennifer J. Schmohl and her husband Pat of Rutland; a sister, Marilyn J. Eden of Searsport, Maine; four grandchildren, Benjamin Stillings Prosser, Chip and Jayna Schmohl, and Sarah Stillings; and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Rutland Sportsman's Club, Italian Americans Veterans Post in Worcester and the Former Mass. State Troopers Association. He founded the Harry's Angels Women's Golf League at Bedrock Country Club in Rutland. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Mr. Stillings will be held on Wednesday from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 114 Princeton St., Jefferson. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Holden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Patient Activities Fund, Holden Nursing Home, 32 Mayo Dr., Holden, MA 01520.
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RAY+JEAN KIRWIN
November 1, 2008
JEFF, OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..CARL WAS A GREAT GUY,LOTS OF FUN AND ALWAYS READY WITH A GOOD JOKE,
Chuck Pratt
October 28, 2008
Jeff, Regina and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this tough time. Remember all the good times you had to help get through this!
kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk
October 28, 2008
Reg, JenJo and family,
My condolences to you all in the loss of your Dad. May Captain Carl watch over all of us!
Kate
Sgt Frank Larange
October 27, 2008
Your Dad and I used to run together during the night while working, (people must have wondered what a WPD cruiser and a State Police cruiser were doing going together). Carl was one of the best and will always be remember by lots of the WPD police officers and myself. We loved him! We also were Blue Knights and he used to ride me about my Harley vibrating and smoking, not like his Honda. I loved his jokes. Best wishes to you and family. Sgt Frank LaRange Worcester Police.
Kathleen Quinlivan-Beck
October 26, 2008
Reg, Jeff and Jen...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad...Thank God for memories, I have so many as well...Take care...Love, Kathy Quin-Livin
Barbi & Carl Mellor
October 26, 2008
Carl and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Harry was a good neighbor and friend. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Barbi & Carl Mellor
Mark Nystrom
Sue Nystrom
Lisa McKiernan
October 26, 2008
Jeff, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories of your Dad bring you comfort.
John & Judy Masiello
October 26, 2008
Our sincere condolence to all. We have wonderful memories of sunday morning softball games, snow mobiling at the old Rutland sanatorium, the sportsman club. We will all miss him sincerely
Bob "DOG" Ingraham
October 26, 2008
I have nothing but great memories when I think of "Harry The Net". He truly was a character that you wanted on your team. Donna and I send our condolences to the entire family. Bye Harry. There's nothing but happy trails ahead for you.
Jennifer Boudette
October 26, 2008
Reg, you have my deepest sympathies. One of my fondest memories of Carl was when he drove me to McDs in the police cruiser... the only time I've been in one! He scared me so much because he was a state trooper but he was really a big teddy bear. Love you lots, jen
Ron & Jan Gagner
October 26, 2008
I'll never forget you Harry from the first day at C5 in that old sports car
looking like a hippy. to the retirement party and the pink cruiser. Jan & I will say special prayers for God. He will need them... He about to meet Harry the Net You will be missed, God Bless....
Dennis BRENNAN
October 26, 2008
Hon. Dennis J. Brennan (retired) extends his condolences to the Stilling family on their loss.
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