GERALD T. OLIVER

�� Gerald T. Oliver, 74, of Grafton Street in Worcester, passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in UMass Hospital, after a very brief illness.

�� He leaves his wife of nearly fifty-three years, June C. (Tagman) Oliver; two daughters: Jane Oliver, p.f.m. Little Franciscans of Mary, of Whitefield, Maine, and Susan Hikel of Pflugerville, Texas; two sons: Stephen M. Oliver of Worcester and Edward G. Oliver and his wife Claudia of Rindge, New Hampshire; a brother, Thomas E. Oliver of Holden; a sister, Nancy Duquette of Leicester; eight grandchildren: Lily, Jonathan, Priya, Michael, James, Andrew, Christopher, and Amy; three great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Gerald was born in Worcester, son of Thomas F. and Anna M. (Regele) Oliver and has been a resident all his life. He joined the United States Air Force and served this nation during the Korean Conflict.

�� Mr. Oliver worked for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette for over twenty years as a promotional salesman in the circulation department, retiring in 1988. Following his retirement, he became a bartender at Worcester Country Club, and returned on a part-time basis to the Telegram, where he was currently working as a night delivery driver. As a young man, Gerald worked at the former Henry L. Hanson Tool Company in Worcester.

�� Gerald was a member of The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Stephen. He played in the Telegram & Gazette Bowling League, and enjoyed playing softball. Gerald was a craftsman, and was featured in the Telegram & Gazette for his Christmas Village, that occupied several rooms, at home, during the holiday season. He also enjoyed music of all types and had a vast collection of recordings.

�� The funeral for Gerald will be held Saturday, August 30 from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 29 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.