1942
Earl
2019
Earl F. Joslyn Jr.
March 23, 1942 — January 24, 2019
HOLDEN – Earl F. Joslyn, Jr., 76, beloved husband of Judith A. (Butler) Joslyn, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Earl F. and Anna T. (Leahey) Joslyn.
He was a graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School, and went on to further his education by attending business school. Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Earl managed the IGA in West Boylston, beginning on opening day in 1967, and spent the next 35 years as somewhat of a local icon within the IGA community until the store closed its doors in 1994. He then went to work with his brother, Jim at Sharfmans for the next 22 years until his retirement. Earl was a member of St. Columba Parish in Paxton and the Wachusett Country Club where he enjoyed many rounds of golf with his boys, his nephews, his brother Jim, and his close friend, Richard. Earl was truly in his element once inside the clubhouse where he could be found chatting with and ribbing the other members. Everyone knew Earl and many would stop to chat with him and listen to his words of wisdom.
Earl spent many years at Hampton Beach with his family, expertly instructing the kids on the art of body surfing, which earned him the moniker “The Big Kahuna”. Earl officially held the title of Hampton Beach Body Surfing Champion from 1985 to 1989, and still claimed to hold the title as of last year. He also enjoyed sports and following all of the New England sports teams, especially the Patriots, which was showcased by his ever present Patriots winter hat.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 53 years, Judith; his two sons, Michael G. and his wife, Karen and Christopher J. and his wife, Cynthia of Holden; a brother, James Joslyn and his wife, Anne of Holden; a sister, Elizabeth Cote of York, ME; his 5 grandchildren, Dayna and her husband, Dave, Alysha, Sofie, Peter and Clare; and many nieces and nephews.
While he will be sadly missed by all, he was “not here for a long time, just here for a good time”.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Earl’s family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 28 at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 29 at 10 am in St. Columba Church, 10 Richards Avenue, Paxton. Earl will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 901 E. Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004-2025. www.milesfuneralhome.com
He was a graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School, and went on to further his education by attending business school. Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Earl managed the IGA in West Boylston, beginning on opening day in 1967, and spent the next 35 years as somewhat of a local icon within the IGA community until the store closed its doors in 1994. He then went to work with his brother, Jim at Sharfmans for the next 22 years until his retirement. Earl was a member of St. Columba Parish in Paxton and the Wachusett Country Club where he enjoyed many rounds of golf with his boys, his nephews, his brother Jim, and his close friend, Richard. Earl was truly in his element once inside the clubhouse where he could be found chatting with and ribbing the other members. Everyone knew Earl and many would stop to chat with him and listen to his words of wisdom.
Earl spent many years at Hampton Beach with his family, expertly instructing the kids on the art of body surfing, which earned him the moniker “The Big Kahuna”. Earl officially held the title of Hampton Beach Body Surfing Champion from 1985 to 1989, and still claimed to hold the title as of last year. He also enjoyed sports and following all of the New England sports teams, especially the Patriots, which was showcased by his ever present Patriots winter hat.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 53 years, Judith; his two sons, Michael G. and his wife, Karen and Christopher J. and his wife, Cynthia of Holden; a brother, James Joslyn and his wife, Anne of Holden; a sister, Elizabeth Cote of York, ME; his 5 grandchildren, Dayna and her husband, Dave, Alysha, Sofie, Peter and Clare; and many nieces and nephews.
While he will be sadly missed by all, he was “not here for a long time, just here for a good time”.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Earl’s family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 28 at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 29 at 10 am in St. Columba Church, 10 Richards Avenue, Paxton. Earl will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 901 E. Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004-2025. www.milesfuneralhome.com
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