Charlton/Framingham
George W. Aptt, 88, a long time resident of the Overlook Community passed away Friday, March 13, 2015.
His wife, Mildred (Whiting) Aptt died in 1989.
He leaves a son, Jeffrey G. Aptt of Holland,MA., and a daughter, Nancy A. Todd and her husband Charles E. Todd of Groton, MA.
George was born in Westborough a son of the late George and Rena (Grey) Aptt and lived most of his life in Framingham, before moving to Charlton several years ago.
He was predeceased by 2 brothers; William Gray and James ‘Teddy’ Aptt and 2 sisters; Rena Herrick and Eunice Kendrick.
He served as a Corporal during WWII in the U. S. Marine Corps and saw action in the Pacific Theater with the 2nd Division on Tinian, Saipan and Japan.
George was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Stockbridge.
George was a former General Manager of Shoppers World in Framingham and also Vice President of Allied Stores.
A true Mason at Heart for 64 years, he entered Middlesex Lodge AF&AM in Framingham October 16, 1951.He continued his Masonic Journey through York Rite by joining Concord Royal Arch Chapter in Framingham in November 1955. He then became a Shriner in Aleppo Shrine Temple AAONMS in April 1956.
George was truly a Light to the Craft of Freemasonry and to his Community. He was a member of the Framingham Rotary Club, also the Framingham Finance Committee and served as a Town Meeting Member, he also enjoyed gardening.
George was also a member of the 2nd Marine Division Association in Quincy.
As per George’s wishes, there are no calling hours or services.
Burial next to his beloved wife will be at a later date in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham.
The ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd., Charlton is Honored to be assisting George’s family with arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice which corresponds with George's loves; horticulture (Garden in the Woods Framingham or NEWFS), critters especially doggie rescues, and veteran support.
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