Alfred Joseph "Al" Laurie

Alfred (Al) Joseph Laurie, 88, of Saratoga Dr., died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center, Worcester, where he received wonderful care during a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Henry and Mary Agnes (O'Leary) Laurie and attended Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester.

Alfred leaves his wife Natalie Laurie, with whom he shared his life. He leaves his son, Richard Laurie and his wife Maureen of Newport, Rhode Island; a daughter, Marie (Laurie) Morris and her husband Robert of Worcester; a brother, Pat Laurie of Worcester; 4 grandchildren: Robert Morris and his wife Cathy of Jacksonville, Florida; Brian Morris of Worcester, Jamie-Lynn (Morris) Cederlund and her husband Jon of Worcester, and Shane Laurie of Newport; 5 great-grandchildren: Noah McKinney of Newport, Samantha and Sarah Morris of Jacksonville, and Jacob and Jessica Cederlund of Worcester; several nieces and nephews. Two brothers: Ray and Robert, and three sisters: Lucy, Louise and Alice predeceased him.

Alfred was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the 36th Texas Infantry Division in Europe. His division set a modern day record for the most consecutive days (133 days) on the front in combat. After serving his country, Al was a letter carrier for the Worcester Post Office, until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Greendale Retirement Club, the NARFE, and the St. Andrew's Men's Club and the Pitch League. He was a longtime member of St. George's Church in Worcester. He enjoyed playing cards and watching sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He always had a good joke to tell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Al will be held on Friday, June 27th, from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. George's Church, 38 Brattle St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mount Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Suite 1, Holyoke, MA; or to The Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts, 71 Sterling St., West Boylston, MA 01583.

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