1950
Darrell
2012
Darrell G. Wells
June 21, 1950 — September 5, 2012
AUBURN – Darrell G. Wells, 62, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, after an illness. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, the son of James and Virginia (McClure) Wells and lived in Auburn for over 30 years.
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Margaret C. (Amsden) Wells; two sons, James Wells of Oxford and Daniel Wells of West Boylston.
Darrell was a Corporal in U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He served with Delta Company 1st Battalion, 7th Marines and was awarded the Purple Heart medal for wounds he received during operation Oklahoma Hills in June, 1969.
He was a counselor for several years helping handicapped children before he retired. Previously, he was an EMT on the Webster Fire Department. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans Charter 4 in Worcester.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Funeral services for Darrell will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 10, in the funeral home followed by a committal service at Mount Vernon Cemetery in West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UMass Memorial Foundation, Cancer Center of Excellence, UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit: www.milesfuneralhome.com
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Margaret C. (Amsden) Wells; two sons, James Wells of Oxford and Daniel Wells of West Boylston.
Darrell was a Corporal in U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He served with Delta Company 1st Battalion, 7th Marines and was awarded the Purple Heart medal for wounds he received during operation Oklahoma Hills in June, 1969.
He was a counselor for several years helping handicapped children before he retired. Previously, he was an EMT on the Webster Fire Department. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans Charter 4 in Worcester.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Funeral services for Darrell will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 10, in the funeral home followed by a committal service at Mount Vernon Cemetery in West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UMass Memorial Foundation, Cancer Center of Excellence, UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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