JOSEPH R. MINER

    Joseph R. Miner, 85, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Quaboag on the Common in West Brookfield. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Mildred C. (Tallman) Miner; a daughter, Diane Kenny of Georgia; a brother, Theodore Miner of North Brookfield; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

    Joseph was born in Ware, MA the son of the late William & Mary (Plouffe) Miner and has been a lifelong resident of North Brookfield. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Joseph worked for 33 years at the Quabaug Rubber Corp. until he retired. He was a member of the VFW Capt. Albert Prouty Post, the North Brookfield Senior Citizens, St. Josephs Church and the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th degree Knight. Joseph was also a past president and member of the North Brookfield Sportsman Club.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour on Wedneday, November 10, 2010 from 9:45-10:45 AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield. The Mass will follow at 11:00 AM in St. Josephs Church, 296 Main St., N. Brookfield. Burial with full military honors will be in Worcester County Memorial Park In Paxton.