Harold O. Alm Sr.

1931 - 2021

Harold O. Alm, Sr., 89 years old from Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Eleanor (Ellie) Alm passed away at Riverside Health Care on Wednesday, March 17th 2021. Born in Gardner, MA on July 7th 1931 to Edmund J. and Hilda L. (Mattson) Alm. He grew up in Gardner and Hubbardston MA. Working side by side on his uncle Len's chicken farm in Hubbardston. In January 1948 Harold enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict He was stationed in Cuba where he learned to repair and operate teletype machines. He received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was proud to serve his Country and felt it was his duty as an American. He was a member of The American Legion Gensi-Viola Post No. 36 in Windsor Locks. Harold relocated to East Hartford and was employed by The Hartford Courant Newspaper as a teletypist. He held other positions within the circulation department until his retirement after 26 years of service. After a short retirement he went to work for Emhart Glass in Windsor, working in the shipping department until the facility closed. He was an avid Red Sox fan. Harold also had his own country western band in the 70's called Harry and The Y-Knots. His past-time was building H O Model trains and plunking on his guitar. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Ruth Richards, brother, Edmund (Alm) Swanson and Alvin Alm. He was also predeceased by his adoptive son, Benjamin. Besides his wife, Eleanor he is survived by, his daughter, Ruthann Alm; two sons, Harold O. Alm, Jr, John Alm and his wife, Cindy; an adopted son Jake Ouellette. He also leaves to mourn his passing 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Morassi and her husband Michael; two stepsons, Douglas Ouellette and Gregory Ouellette and his partner Diane Desjardin; 11 step grandchildren; 6 great step grandchildren. Harold will be missed by all but remember he is at peace in the loving arms of his lord. His family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 1-3 PM at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield. Burial with military honors will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM in St. Mary's Cemetery, Spring St., Windsor Locks. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Harold's honor to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com