SPENCER: Reino A. Lammi,94, died peacefully at his home on Monday, May 13th, with his family by his side.
He leaves his wife of 72 years, Ruth M. (Pakkala) Lammi, his sons Mark S. Lammi and his wife Mary of Spencer, and Craig J. Lammi and his wife Denise of E.Brookfield, 7 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lammi was a truck driver for 35 years at St. Johnsbury Trucking in Shrewsbury and previously the former Clark's Express in Spencer before retiring in 1986.
Born in Spencer, the son of Antti and Alina (Aho) Lammi, graduated from David Prouty High School in 1942, and later served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Spencer and its Bowling League, the Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post 138, Hayden Lodge of Masons A.F. & A.M. in No.Brookfield, Teamsters Local 170 in Worcester, Snowbirds Snowmobile Club, Sovittaja Finnish Club, and the Good SAM-No. American Campers Association. He enjoyed golfing and bowling.
Reino 's funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. in the First Congregational Church of Spencer, 205 Main St., followed by burial with Military Honors in Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours are Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6:30 pm in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sovittaja Finnish Club, 34 Finn Park Rd., Rutland, MA 01543.