Antone L. Travers

Antone L. Travers, 90, beloved husband for 70 years of Sandra (Castagna) Travers, of Connors Avenue, Westerly, died Oct. 22, 2007, in The Westerly Hospital.
Born in Stonington, he was the son of the late Arsenio and Mary (Pischiak) Travers.
Mr. Travers had been employed as an X-ray technician at Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, retiring in 1984 following 32 years' employment.
He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, was a former member of the Holy Ghost Society in Stonington, and was a former member of the Stonington Ambulance Corps.
He was very meticulous about his house, yard, etc., and was known as a workhorse his entire life. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps., following service during World War II.
He loved spending time with his family and showed his love for his wife in many ways.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Paula Maynard of Westerly and Doreen Smith of Cornwall, N.Y.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by several siblings; and a daughter, Joyce Travers.
Calling hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Elm Street, Westerly. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of arrangements.