LEICESTER-Ronald F. “Trigger” Travers, 47, of Cherry Valley, died Thursday, July 29th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Karen L. (Marley) Travers; two sons, Matthew F. Travers and Andrew J. Travers, both of Cherry Valley; a daughter, Aimee L. Travers of Spencer; his father, Valmore L. Travers, Jr. and his wife Evelyn of North Ft. Myers, FL; two brothers, Richard L. Travers of Rutland and Robert F. Travers of Worcester; a sister, Patricia A. Gage and her husband James of Conway, SC; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Veda (Hutchings) Marley of Cherry Valley, with whom he shared a home for many years; a nephew and a niece.
He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Jean E. (Lindquist) Travers and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. A third generation plumber, Trigger worked for the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local 4 for many years. He was a member of the Spencer Snowbirds and had been an Assistant Scoutmaster in Leicester. Ronald enjoyed camping and was an avid motorcyclist and especially enjoyed his four-legged pals, Louie and Libby.
The Memorial Mass for Ronald will be held Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 A.M. in St. Joseph’s Church, 759 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Calling hours are from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 2nd in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Molly Bish Foundation, P.O. Box 556, 766 South Street, West Warren, MA 01092.