Carol and Don Bailey at the Birthday Bash on August 20, 2017
Doug Baldarelli
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"He that seeks trouble always finds it."
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Doug Baldarelli
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"What's Latin but the language of the best."
Sharon Bechan McFarland
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In 1969 I graduated from Worcester State, and fell in love. Terry was from Pennsylvania, and in the Navy, and we recently celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary.
We raised our 3 sons in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. Then in 1999 once they were in college and beyond, we moved to our dream location - York Beach, Maine. After spending 26 years in Catholic education, I retired in 2006. Since then, I have worked for Home Instead Senior Care. Our sons are now married, and have blessed us with 7 Grandkids (5 Granddaughters and 2 Grandsons). (#8,another girl!,is on the way!) Scott lives in MA, Brett lives in ME, and Ryan lives in NH. Though we are spread out, we are close enough to get together for birthdays, holidays, and Grammy sleepovers. My joys include: time spent with our kids (big and small), our dog and cats, reading, walking the beach, Tai Chi, and Senior Center bus trips. My blessings include: my wonderful family, good friends, and good health. |
Sharon (Bechan) McFarland
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Sharon (Becher) and Terry McFarland at the reunion at Val's, September 2015
"The quiet mind is richer than a crown."
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Left Rutland when I married. Lived in Maine for four years, Virginia for thirty years, Arkansas for eight years and now back to New England, Vermont. Am retired, liking it at times and finding it boring at times.
Get back to Rutland often as my mother is still going strong at ninety. Like the outdoors, do a lot of walking with my fierce pomeranian. |
Barbara (Beckwith) Holland
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Barbara (Beckwith) Holland
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"Wit is the best sense in the world."
Janet (Beebe) Kaminski
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Since last seeing many of you I have become older and wiser, a great deal more of the first than the second.
32 years ago I married Ron Kaminski, the father of a wonderful former 2nd grade student. Somehow a town parade found us together and we immediately bonded. Our love of his two girls as well as travel, the beach, sailing, photography and building houses have filled our lives. After my 35 years in primary level teaching and Ron's 42 years in medicine all in Greenwich, Ct. we settled in Summerville, SC, just outside of Charleston. We arrived here by way the Pamlico Sound area, NC. Luckily our youngest, Stacy and her husband live close by. Kristen and her mate are to return to our area soon. We also have two grandchildren here with their dog who all find ways to amaze us every day. Reaching out to support others has always been important to our family. It took our then 9 year old grand daughter to confirm that no matter how small an act, one should take that step. Her now 4 year old non-profit organization does just that by supporting local as well as nation wide children and others in planting vegetable gardens to feed the hungry @ Katie'sKrops. Yes, we are never too old to learn. Looking forward to seeing y'all in September. Thanks to our Reunion Committee's hard work. |
Janet (Beebe) Kaminski
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Richard Bellrose
"Quietness and confidence shall be your strength."
I am currently married to Laura (Fife) Bellrose of Princeton. She graduated in 74 from WRHS... Married now for 28 years come July. We moved to Montana in 2005 and love it here. It's like Holden was when we were kids -- people are kind and easy going. We go back to Mass at Christmas time for Laura's mom --- my mom and dad passed a while ago as did my brother Jeff last summer.
We actually have an old fashion soda fountain at one of the pharmacy's not far from us. We sit and reminisce over ice cream sodas.
Well, it looks like we won't be getting to any reunion anytime soon-- summer here is just too spectacular to leave and we have horses to care for.
We actually have an old fashion soda fountain at one of the pharmacy's not far from us. We sit and reminisce over ice cream sodas.
Well, it looks like we won't be getting to any reunion anytime soon-- summer here is just too spectacular to leave and we have horses to care for.
"Mischief is the spice of life."
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Richie Benson
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We live in East Harwich, on the Chatham line. I’m a property manager and MR FIX IT for a number of families on the Cape. Most are like family. Retired from being a fly fishing - Capt Rich Benson - guy 6 years ago. Had folks come from far and wide to fish with me. What a blast. I miss being on the water - just a little bit. Don't miss the wind, cold, fog and sunburn. But had the finest fishing in the world. Go to the dermatologist every six months. Have had so many cancers taken off I can't keep up. Irish Skin. Had prostate cancer three years ago. All gone - robotic surgery - CCH. yippee
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Rich Benson
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Rod Osbourne and Rich Benson at the reunion, September, 2015
"Friendship is the bond of reason."
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I served 22 years in the USAF as a special purpose vehicle repairman and retired from same in Jan. 1988. Since then I have worked for 5 years as a fork lift repair man and a service manager. Worked for 7 1/2 years making car parts in a factory. Worked in the car parts factory 7 1/2 additional years as a Master Machine Set-Up person. Got laid off at age 59 and went to school, 2 long years, for aviation maintenance receiving my A&P certificate from the FAA and worked as a contractor traveling over seas for 3 1/2 years repairing airplanes. My childhood dream job was working on airplanes, that is why I went in the USAF. My last employment was working in a state prison doing facility maintenance and supervising inmates doing the same. I am taking the summer off. FAMILY STATUS I have been married to Linda (Joyner) Blokland from Bossier City Louisiana for 47 years. She followed me after 10 months to Guam were we married. We 3 daughters, Tammy, Janell and Valerie and 1 son-in-law. We have 3 granddaughters, DeAnna5, Allyssa and Kaitlyn. All my kids and grand live within 5 miles of us. We live in Goldsboro N. C.. HOBBIES, grand kids, fishing, gardening and making balsa model airplanes. Our favorite place to travel is Myrtle Beach S.C. It is 3 hours away. It is like going to the cape. 1980 I became born gain Christian. I have been going into prisons on during the week and on Sundays since 1984 conducting religious services or Bible studies. I go to a Spirit Filled church where I am an usher. HEALTH 2001 Had a heart attack and triple by pass surgery but I am doing well. God got my attention about the lack of physical activity and weight. My favority memory of Wachusett is the barrel on top of the flag pole.
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Judith Bourque |
Live in Sweden. Yes, Sweden, Sweden. Just kidding. When I sometimes make a call to the States for a business question, I'll be asked, "You mean, Sweden as in the country?" The skills I value the most from classes at WRHS were English class with Mr. Theriault, who encouraged my writing, and typing, both of which I still use frequently. Favorite memory? Basketball games and the dances afterwards. My partner was a Swedish Architect who passed on in 1989. We have a wonderful son, Jonathan who has an IT company and two beautiful grandchildren. I am both retired and working. I've been a freelancer my entire life...apparently I enjoy being my own boss. My most recent accomplishment to share would be winning the Voice Art Award in Hollywood last November. It was for the Best Narration by an Author for my book Robes of Silk Feet of Clay. I am also proud of myself for staying alive to witness and participate in all the tremendous changes going on in the world, which look pretty messy now but will finally wrap up on a positive note I believe. I enjoy vacationing near the ocean. My health is of late much better than it was a year and a half ago, thanks to a diet called the Medical Medium diet which I warmly recommend to anyone dealing with chronic illness.
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"Quiet by nature yet fun loving too."
Brad Brodeur
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Brad BrodeurBrad Brodeur
I am an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. And, I am a program director, therapist and spiritual director for a private non-profit treatment center for Catholic priests, brothers and nuns. That would be the formal line. For over forty years I have responded to various manifestations of mental suffering. I got good at it; my skills are a combination of gift and training, and of my great need to diminish my own suffering. So, thank you AA and psychoanalysis. I like being invited into the minds and hearts of my clients. And, because I am OK with me, I am looking forward to being with you. 
Brad Brodeur at the reunion
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Brad Brodeur
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Birthday Bash - August 20, 2017
"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Geraldine (Brown) Doherty
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Hartsville, South Carolina
Geraldine is from Oakham, Massachusetts. Her schools include Wachusett Regional High School. She works(ed) at Retired, Now happily retired. Geraldine's interests include Photography, Boston Red Sox. Music she likes includes Country music. Books she likes include John Grisham, Catherine Coulter, James Patterson. Movies she likes include Sean Connery. TV shows she likes include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, Amazing Race. |
Joyce (Bruinsma) Larivee
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"Mischief, thou are afoot."
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Joyce (Bruinsma) Larivee and Chic Beland
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"Beauty is silent eloquence."
Diana (Bucklar) Carrstedt
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Diana (Bucklar) Carrstedt
Milton and I have been married for 49 years - two “kids” - Sherrie, 48 and Eric, 44. One grandson, Eric, 24. We’ve had an art and framing business in Florida for 23 years. I work two days a week now; I did work seven days a week for fifteen years. My 97-year-old mother lives with us. And she’s sharper than I am!! Can’t wait to see everyone at the reunion. |
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Bob Bullard with friends: Dick and David Doucette, Bob, and Brad Rockwell.
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Stuart burrows/greenlaw
Stuart Burrows/Greenlaw at the Big Birthday Bash - August 20, 2017
United States Marine Corps 1965-1969. QCC 1970-1973. Joined Norton Co. in 1973, retiring in 2012. I had taken the business course at WRHS and those skills I acquired have been a great help throughout my life. My life time partner and I will be celebrating 41 years together in August, 2021. Our daughter lives in Florida and we frequently visit her through the use of our "timeshare". We have traveled extensively, having been to Scotland and the rest of the UK several times, the Netherlands, Bermuda, and several islands in the Caribbean. Nashville, New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah are some of our favorites to visit. Until recently I have been the N.E. Regional High Commissioner for Clan Stewart in America and Commander of Posts 1812 and 75 of New England for the Scottish-American Military Society. As a result we have set up at Scottish Festivals in the summer here in New England and beyond, disseminating info about Clan Stewart and anything Scottish. I have been heavily involved in American Legion, AMVETS, the Worcester County Vietnam Vets and served on the Worcester Veterans Council. At WHRS I liked most of my teachers. I always got a kick out of Ron Bouvier. I liked the hustle and bustle in the hallways between classes. It was a good time without the pressure of drugs and other things that seem all to prevalent in high school these days. Sorta like "Happy Days". Who doesn't remember Herb's or "record hops"?! Despite what old age brings, knees wearing out, thinning hair, etc. I'm in pretty good shape for the shape I'm in. I would, however, like to find the guy that coined the phrase the "Golden Years" and choke the s#@! out of him.
"The friends of my friends are friends."t
Nancy (Burtt) Dickie
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Nancy (Burtt) Dickie
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"Take everyone's advice, then do as you please."
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After a tour of duty in the Coast Guard my wife (Anita Rengo) and I moved back to Rutland where we raised a daughter (Shelley). I began working as a State Police dispatcher in Holden in 1973 and retired in 2003. We moved to Florida for three years 2005-2008 but returned to be closer to our grandchildren (Tim 10 and Katie 6).
I am a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a volunteer admissions representative for the Coast Guard Academy. We are very busy with our grandchildren's activities, sports, dancing etc., and of course the frequent sleepovers. |
John Byron
Anita (Rengo) and John Byron at the 50th reunion in September, 2015.
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John Byron
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Birthday Bash - August 20, 2017
