Willard Wilson, 88, of Grandview Ave., Derry, NH died Thursday October 18, 2001 at his home. Mr. Wilson was born on February 12, 1913 in Lawrence, Ma. He was the son of the late, Thomas L. and Elizabeth (Calvert) Wilson Sr. He had resided in Derry since 1957, formerly living in N. Andover, Ma. Mr. Wilson retired in 1978 from Sanders Corp. where he was employed as an expediter. He had also worked as a wool sorter for Arlington Mill, Lawrence, Ma. He was past president of the Arlington Athletic and Social Club and a member of the Salem Elks Lodge. He was also a life member of the Halcyon Club, Derry where he served as Sergeant at arms.
He is survived by his son, Frederick W. (wife Marvoureen) Wilson, Derry, NH, four grandchildren, Scott W. Wilson, Salem, NH, Bonnie J. Moore, Methuen, Ma, Heather L. Wilson, N. Andover, Ma, Frederic G. Wilson, N. Andover, Ma, seven great grandchildren, also one niece and seven nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Oct. 22nd at 10:00am in the Peabody Funeral Home, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Ma. Calling hours will be on Sunday Oct. 21st from 1 – 4pm in the funeral home.