Worcester – Arthur W. Ordway Jr., 79, passed away on Sept. 30, 2023 in his home.
Arthur was married for 28 years to his loving wife, Cathy A. (Martunas) Ordway who passed away on February 9, 2021. He is survived by his son, Scott Ordway of Worcester. Art is predeceased by two sons, Timothy and Shawn Ordway and a step son, Robert Roach.
Art was born on Worcester, son of the late Arthur W. Ordway Sr. and Katherine E. (Glynn) Ordway. He graduated from South High School and Brom’s Beauty Academy.
He owned and operated Art’s Barber Shop on June Street for many years before going to work for Consolidated Beverages where he worked as a driver for 20 years.
Arthur was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He could often be found outside working in his yard or playing with his beloved dogs. He always put family first and loved cooking year-round on his grill. He was a skilled handyman and loved working with his tools, but above all he was a people person who loved to be around others and carry on conversations.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Blessed Sacrament Church 555 Pleasant St. Burial will follow in Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, October 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions in memory of Art may be made to the VNA Care 67 Millbrook Street 500 North, Worcester, MA 01606.
Alfred Roy & sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. is directing arrangements. To share a memory of Art or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.Royfuneral.com