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Joseph Wilbur Obituary
MILLBURY - Joseph F. Wilbur, 72, died Saturday, July 11th in his home, after being stricken ill.
He leaves his sister and best friend, Ginny Picking and her husband Bob of Millbury; a special nephew, John Picking and his wife Nancy and four great nieces and nephews, Rob Picking, Larissa Picking, Scott Anderson and Valerie Anderson; a close brother-in law and sister-in-law, Everett and Janet Grahn; a sister-in-law, Janet Wilbur of Florida; several cousins. He was born in Worcester and is predeceased by his parents, Ernest L. and Dorothy M. (Viera) Wilbur, a brother, John F. Wilbur and a niece, Jeryl (Picking) Anderson.
He was employed by Ideal Products and several area nursing homes. Joe was a loving and caring son to his mother, especially when she had failing health. He always had a smile and loved to tell stories. Everyone looked forward to family dinners with "Uncle Joey". He made them fun and everyone loved to tease him. The family would like to thank his many friends, including his special neighbors and also his friends at Goretti's.
His funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 15th at 10 a.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury. A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service in the funeral home. Burial will be private in Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Millbury Lions Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 385, Millbury, MA 01527, or gifts may be made to a cat shelter of your choice.
To leave a special message or memory for the family in Joseph's online condolence book please visit:
www.mulhane.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Wilbur
July 15, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & Bob at this sad time. Marty & Phyllis Mcgovern
Paula Meserve-Nocchi
July 15, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your brother Joseph's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 15, 2015
We are very sorry Ginny to hear of your brothers passing. Our sympathy to you and Bob and your family.
Donna and Ron Soderman
July 15, 2015
Ginny, We are very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Our sympathy to you and Bob and your family.
Donna and Ron Soderman
joe waskiewicz
July 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joan & Bob Bernier
July 14, 2015
Dear Ginny and family, We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We know how much he meant to you and you to him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Beth Sullivan
July 14, 2015
Ginny, So sorry for the loss of your brother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Bob & whole family.
Love & prayers
Marybeth & Sully
The Quitadamos
July 14, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful person always greeting you with a smile and loved to share stories. Our thoughts and prayers to Ginny & family.
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