Wilfred J. Slater Jr., 79, of Derry, NH died Sunday December 9, 2001 at the Fairview Nursing Home, Hudson, NH. He was born in Lisbon, ME on May 2, 1922, a son of the late Wilfred J. and Alice G. (Quinn) Slater Sr. He was a resident of Hudson, NH for the past year, formerly living in Derry, NH for 10 years and New Haven, CT. He was employed as a foreman for Pratt & Whitney Corp. He was a member of the CCC’s (Civil Conservation Corp). He also served with the Merchant Marines.
He was survived by one son Kenneth J. Slater Sr., of Derry, NH, one daughter, Linda Ferrara, of East Haven, CT, six grandchildren, one brother Robert Slater, of Framingham, MA, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Carolyn H. (Hanscom) Slater in March of this year.
There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held on Thursday December 13, 2001 at 1:00pm at the Beaverdale Memorial Park, Hamden, CT. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Derry, NH is handling the arrangements.