George Elliott Yetman

George Elliott Yetman, age 90 years, died in his Walpole, Massachusetts home on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada on March 27, 1923, he was the son of the late George Nelson and Viola Annie (Elliott) Yetman. He graduated from Weymouth High School with the class of 1940. George proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was stationed in the European Theatre of Operations as a Light Tank Crewman. George was discharged in 1946 as a Staff Sergeant. Upon returning from the Army, he graduated from the Massachusetts State College at Amherst with the class of 1949. He has been a resident of Walpole for the past 60 years moving from Colchester, Connecticut where he lived for for 3 years.

George spent his working career as a teacher. He began his career at the Bacon Academy in Colchester before moving on to the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole, where he worked for 25 years and was the head of the Horticulture Department. In addition he was employed by the Assabet Valley Regional School in Marlboro from 1975 to 1986. He was remembered for garden exhibits designed and constructed by his students at the New England Flower Show, winning many awards over 14 year period. George was presented the highest award for teachers, recognizing his achievements in leadership in agricultural related subject through the Future Farmers of America.

George loved to travel with his wife Nancy and as members of the Braintree Yacht Club, they sailed together for over 40 years throughout New England, Florida, the British Virgin Islands and the Canadian Maritimes.

He was an avid hockey fan, and played at both Weymouth High School and Massachusetts State College. In addition, he played for the Weymouth Cubs Hockey Club and the Old Colony Hockey League.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy D. (Davies) Yetman. Loving father of Warren E. Yetman of Walpole and wife Elena Yetman, Lesley J. Kayan of Northfield and her husband Joe Kayan, and Bruce E. Yetman of Wrentham and his wife Ann Yetman. Cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 7. Brother of the late William Earl Yetman. Dearest friend of Louise Fitzgerald of Braintree. Uncle of Susan Wallis of Plympton and Richard Yetman of LA.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend George's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 1-3PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home 48 Common Street Walpole. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 3PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 480 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472.