LEICESTER: Ronald J. Denham 76, of Rawson St., Leicester, died Tuesday, March 24 at Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton.
He leaves his wife of 47 years, Jane R. (Anger) Denham, two sons Mark S. Denham and his wife Lisa of Ellicott City, Md., and Michael J. Denham of Leicester, his grandson Tyler J. Denham of Ellicott City.
Mr. Denham was born in New Bedford, son of James and Sarah (Dean) Denham. He graduated from New Bedford High School in 1957. He served his country in the ROTC Marine Reserves and then the United States Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling Air Force Base in Maryland. He was a purchasing clerk at the former WCIS Bank in Worcester for many years. He also had worked at Concord Wire Co and Leggett & Platt and then part time at Sears & Roebuck in Auburn after retiring. He loved spending time with his family, camping, reading and watching the Boston Red Sox. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care and compassion shown to Ronald by all the members of the 4th floor staff at Overlook Masonic Health Center.
The Funeral will be held Friday, March 27 from MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will precede the funeral from 9:30-10:30 AM on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Masonic Health Center Activities Dept., 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, MA 01507.