Worthington, Aaron John

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Seaman first class, Elite Special detachment Unit
• Occupation I: Williamstown, Berkshire Co., MA; Cornish Wire Co.
• Occupation II: Williamstown, Berkshire Co., MA; Warren Wire Co.,
• Occupation III: Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA; operator, A & K Sunoco
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, Williamstown, Berkshire Co., MA
• Census: 23 May 1940, Williamstown, Berkshire Co., MA
• Census: 16 Apr 1950, North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA; Puts wire on condenser; Electrical Mfg

Notes:

OBITUARY
North Adams -- Aaron J. Worthington, 81, of 111 Meadow St died Monday at his home.

Born in Williamstown on July 31, 1923, son of John Worthington and Runette Holt Worthington Nicklien, he attended schools in Williamstown.
He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Elite Special Detachment Unit for the United States Navy from April 23, 1943 to Nove. 21, 1945, and obtained the rank of seaman first class.
Mr Worthington was employed for several years at the former Cornish Wire Co. in Williamstown and later for the Warren Wire Co. in Williamstown and in California.
He was the former owner and operator of the A&K Sunoco Service Station on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield and later the Hoosac Motor Works Co on River Street in North Adams. He was last emplyed at the K&M Motor Sales & Service Co.in North Adams.
He was a member of the Dr George L Curran Post No 996 VFW in North Adams, Frank R Stiles Post No 125 American Legion in North Adams and the Richard Ruether Post No 152 inWilliamstown. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
His wife, the former Theresa Rose Richard, whom he married Nov 23, 1946, died Aug 13, 1996.
He leaves a daugher, Rose Millis of North Adams with whom he made his home; a son, Keith A worthington of Clarksburs; a brother, Gerald Nicklien of Pensacola, Fla; and three sisters, Barbara Jolin of Clarksburg, Ruby Roberge of Tennessee and Dorothy Damon of York County, PA.
Funeral Notice: Funeral Services to celebrate the life ofAaron J Worthington will take place Friday at 11 at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St. North Adams, with the Reb Joseph H DeCosta, pastor of the First Baptist Church of North Adams officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Southview Cemetery in North Adams. Calling hours at the funeral home are Firday from 10 to 11. Memorial donations are suggested for the charity of the donor's choice through the funeral home. Survivors include four loving grandchildren.
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Aaron married Richard, Theresa Rose on 23 Nov 1946 in North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. Theresa was born on 06 Sep 1927 in Quebec, Canada; died on 13 Aug 1996 in North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA; was buried in North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.M. married Millis, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

K.A. married Cross, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married LaBonte, M.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]