SPENCER: William H. Bigwood 80, of Greenville St., died Wednesday, June 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary A. (Benoit) Bigwood, three sons William J. Bigwood of Leicester, Michael C. Bigwood and his wife Beulah of New York, NY, and Christopher K. Bigwood of Centerville, four grandchildren; Will, Amelia, Colby and Michael Bigwood, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Waldo Bigwood, Jr. and Everett Bigwood, and his sister Joyce Latour.
Bill worked at Flexcon Co. in Spencer for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Waldo and Marion (Howe) Bigwood. He graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer and later served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. A calling hour will precede the service on Saturday from 10 to 11a.m. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary, Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry, 60 Maple St., Spencer, Ma. 01562.