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Roy Wheeler Obituary
He leaves his wife Kristina (Maki) Wheeler. two sons: Robert Wheeler of CT. and Thomas Wheeler of Webster : stepdaughter, Felicia DeSalvio of Putnam, CT; stepson, Guy Shroyer of Dudley; stepdaughter, Brandi Carlson of Iceland; stepson, Joshua Wonoski of Webster, his former wife Betty Wheeler of CT; , several nieces and nephews; 5 grandchildren also survived by a brother: Paul and a sister Esther and Predeceased by 3 brothers.
He was born in Northbridge, MA, the son of the late Cecil and Helen (Metcalf) Wheeler. He was raised in Douglas and was a long time resident of Webster. Roy proudly served his country as a Airman First Class with the Air Force from 1956 to 1964 and was a mechanic stationed for a few years at Johnson AFB in Japan. He worked many years at the Angelo Fabrics retiring as a Supervisor in 1999. Roy was the bar manager for the past 8 years at the American Legion Post 184 in Webster. Mr. Wheeler was a member of American Legion Post 184, He was a Champion horse shoe player and enjoyed playing pool. He excelled at gardening and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm in Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. with the Webster- Dudley Veteran Council officiating . Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 PM prior to the service. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Legion Post 184 Houghton St. Webster ,Ma 01570 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Tuesdie Kochinskas
March 19, 2009
Bob and Tom, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is never an easy thing. Just so you know, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob "Monty" Montville
March 18, 2009
I cannot believe Roy is gone as it be to a better place. "Uncle" Roy as I like to call him will hold a special place in my heart as he was a unique individual with traits that more people should have as we would all be better off.
For all of Roy's family I know the void you must be feeling and for his countless friends there will be no other like Roy.
God has chosen to take back a special person so we should not be sad because we are all that much better for having shared whatever time we had with Roy in his joy for life and for others.
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