1919
Walter
2007
Walter G. Irvine
February 16, 1919 — December 25, 2007
WORCESTER - Walter G. Irvine, Jr., 88, of Wilbur St., a former Director of Public Health for the City of Worcester, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 25, 2007, after an illness.
He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Burgess) Irvine, and his son Peter Irvine. He leaves three daughters, Kristina Johnson and her husband Ronald of Worcester, Deborah Bonneau and her husband David of West Boylston and Felice Irvine-Collins and her husband Bill of Princeton; and a son, Francis Morlu and his wife Joanna of Royal Palm Beach, FL; a sister, Sibyl Cushman and her husband Bob of Hollis, NH. His brother, Kenneth Irvine, predeceased him. He leaves nine grandchildren: Sally, Peter and his wife Jyotsna, Monique and her partner Becca, Noelle, Madeleine, Jennifer, William, Daniel, and Erik. He leaves several nieces and nephews.
Walter was born in Worcester, son of Walter G. and Louise (Calwell) Irvine, Sr., and lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School and earned a degree in Dairy Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving as a Pharmacist�s Mate 3rd Class.
Most recently, Walter Irvine was the Health Agent for the Town of Sterling Board of Health for 21 years, retiring in 2006. He previously worked for the City of Worcester Health Dept for 22 years, and finished his time there as the Director of Public Health for 4 years. Prior to then he worked as a Plant Manager for Pinecroft Dairy, Sibley's Dairy, and Hood.
Walter was a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Worcester where he was the organist for 32 years. He also sang in the Worcester Chorus. Walter volunteered for many years assisting clients at the Fallon Clinic, and at 2 local nursing homes playing the piano for residents and sharing his dog (and best friend) Gypsy. He vacationed annually in North Truro, Cape Cod. Walter was an avid birdwatcher and loved camping, gardening, walking on the beach and reading. He was a dedicated fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Walter was the best Grampa to all of his many grandchildren.
His family would like to extend a big �thank you� to the VNA hospice program and Walter's dedicated neighbors Gerry and Bill for their kindness and assistance during his final days with us.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Service in Celebration of his Life at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden Street, Worcester. Burial will be private in Rural Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606; or the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606. Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling, is directing arrangements.
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He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Burgess) Irvine, and his son Peter Irvine. He leaves three daughters, Kristina Johnson and her husband Ronald of Worcester, Deborah Bonneau and her husband David of West Boylston and Felice Irvine-Collins and her husband Bill of Princeton; and a son, Francis Morlu and his wife Joanna of Royal Palm Beach, FL; a sister, Sibyl Cushman and her husband Bob of Hollis, NH. His brother, Kenneth Irvine, predeceased him. He leaves nine grandchildren: Sally, Peter and his wife Jyotsna, Monique and her partner Becca, Noelle, Madeleine, Jennifer, William, Daniel, and Erik. He leaves several nieces and nephews.
Walter was born in Worcester, son of Walter G. and Louise (Calwell) Irvine, Sr., and lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of North High School and earned a degree in Dairy Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving as a Pharmacist�s Mate 3rd Class.
Most recently, Walter Irvine was the Health Agent for the Town of Sterling Board of Health for 21 years, retiring in 2006. He previously worked for the City of Worcester Health Dept for 22 years, and finished his time there as the Director of Public Health for 4 years. Prior to then he worked as a Plant Manager for Pinecroft Dairy, Sibley's Dairy, and Hood.
Walter was a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Worcester where he was the organist for 32 years. He also sang in the Worcester Chorus. Walter volunteered for many years assisting clients at the Fallon Clinic, and at 2 local nursing homes playing the piano for residents and sharing his dog (and best friend) Gypsy. He vacationed annually in North Truro, Cape Cod. Walter was an avid birdwatcher and loved camping, gardening, walking on the beach and reading. He was a dedicated fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Walter was the best Grampa to all of his many grandchildren.
His family would like to extend a big �thank you� to the VNA hospice program and Walter's dedicated neighbors Gerry and Bill for their kindness and assistance during his final days with us.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Service in Celebration of his Life at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden Street, Worcester. Burial will be private in Rural Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606; or the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606. Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling, is directing arrangements.
Website & Guest book: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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