| Name |
Leon Albert Mabey [1] |
| Birth |
16 Aug 1946 |
Gardner, Bristol County, Massachusetts  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
4 Apr 1950 |
49 Bacon Street, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts [2] |
- William Mabey, Head, White, Male, 28, Married, born in Rhode Island, Winder, Paper Mill, parents born in US, completed 9th grade, worked 52 weeks in 1949 earning $2800, relatives in house earned $2500
Alfreda Mabey, Wife, White, Female, 26, Married, born in Vermont, Packer, Paper Mill
Leon Mabey, Son, White, Male, 3, never married, born in Massachusetts
Robert Mabey, Son, White, Male, 2, never married, born in Massachusetts
Florence Durman, Sister-in-law, White, Female, 22, never married, born in Vermont, Wrapper, Paper Mill
and their Housekeeper, Gertrude Sawyer, 51
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| Obituary |
- Leon A. Mabey, 76, of Athol, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning after his battle with Dementia, November 23, 2022, with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Gardner on August 16, 1946, son of the late William and Alfreda (Desreusseau) Mabey and was a resident of Athol for most of his life. Leon was a graduate of Athol High School where he enjoyed sports like football, wrestling and track.
In Leon's earlier years, he diligently worked on farms from Massachusetts to New Hampshire. He worked at L.S. Starrett Tool Company for 43 years as a crib manager until his retirement in 2014. For many years, he also worked beside his love Lynn in their catering business, Affairs Unlimited Catering.
An avid outdoorsman, Leon enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, bird watching, carpentry and bowling. For many years, he was a member of the L.S. Starrett Bowling League. He enjoyed country music and Elvis, trips to the ocean and the White Mountains. Leon also loved cooking for friends and family, keeping many family traditions alive, like homemade donuts, French meat pies, sauerkraut and golabki.
Leon was a member of the Elks Club, where he often enjoyed participating in their clam bakes, Lithuanian Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles 4545, American Legion, Orange Sportsman's Club and North Quabbin Lodge of Masons.
He leaves his long time partner in crime, Lynn Wesockes; four children, William "Bill" Mabey of Fitchburg, Lisa Bushee of Athol, Christopher Mabey of Turners Falls and Kaitlin Mabey of Athol; grandchildren, Johnny, Kelsey, Christopher (Junior), Ashley, Orion, Rylan, Reese and Rouri; great grandchildren, Jack, Emmett, Savannah, Lilyana and Kinsley and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mabey and a sister, Doris Smith who both succumbed to their battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's as well.
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to please donate to the Dementia Society of America or the VNA Services of Gardner, MA.
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| Witness-Obituary |
6 Sep 1996 |
Worcester, Massachusetts [4] |
- William F. Mabey, 75, of 17 Glenwood Ave. [Orange], a retired truck driver, died Wednesday in Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. He leaves his former wife, Mary A. (Desreuisseau) Mabey of Springfield; two sons, Robert W. Mabey of Agawam and Leon A. Mabey of Athol; a brother, Charles Mabey of Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters, Sylvia Hebert of West Hatfield and Viola Sanger of Athol; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Warren, R.I., the son of Leon A. and Rose Ann (Gauthier) Mabey, and lived in Chicopee and West Springfield before moving here 20 years ago.
He was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 826th Aviation Engineer Battalion in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe.
Mr. Mabey was a truck driver for several freight companies in the Springfield and Athol areas, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of the Orange American Legion Post No. 172, and the Last Man's Club. He was also a member of the Roy L. Boyce Post No. 650, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Athol and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 404.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St., Athol. Burial will be in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield. A calling hour is 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. tomorrow in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak Street, Worcester 01609.
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| Witness-Obituary |
29 May 2017 [5] |
- Robert W. Mabey, 69, died Saturday in a local nursing home. Robert was born in Gardner, grew up in Athol and has lived most of his life in West Springfield. A retired Machine Operator for the Southworth Paper Company and Ditek Company, he also volunteered at the Amelia Ferst Skating Rink in Westfield. Robert was a United States Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He leaves his mother Mary Mabey; a daughter Melissa and her children and a brother Leon. A graveside service will be held in Hillcrest Park Cemetery Thursday at noon. The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.
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| Reference Number |
36904 |
| Death |
23 Nov 2022 |
Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts [3] |
| Person ID |
I36645 |
Maybee Society |
| Last Modified |
7 Apr 2024 |
1946 - 2022 (76 years)
