HOLDEN – Henry L. Cournoyer, 79, of 315 Mason Road in the Jefferson section of Holden, died Friday, December 2, 2005, in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his brother, Bernard T. Cournoyer of Holden; three sisters, Permelia J. Henrickson, Loretta D. Ballotte and Bernice T. Faneuf all of Holden; many nephews and nieces. Three brothers, Alfred “Fred” Cournoyer, Leonard J. Cournoyer and Raphael “Ralph” A. Cournoyer, predeceased him. He was born on August 15, 1926 in his home on 219 Bullard Street, Holden, son of Hector M. and Lea Josephine (Berard) Cournoyer, and has lived in Holden his entire life.
Mr. Cournoyer was a Navy veteran of World War II serving on the U.S.S. Wisconsin in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, where he was awarded 6 stars. He also served in the Merchant Marines and worked for Pullman Standard Company in Worcester. Mr. Cournoyer was the Town of Holden Building Commissioner for many years.
The funeral service for Mr. Cournoyer will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1325 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Why Me & Sherry’s House, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602.
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