Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Union-News (Springfield, MA) - Wednesday, November 16, 1994
Deceased Name: Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70
Albert E. Booth III, 70, of 24 Lee St., a civic leader, entertainer, Scouter, and coach, died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Sunday. He was a 30-year service technician for American Telephone & Telegraph Co., and retired in 1983. Born in Chicopee, he was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1946 graduate of the former Massachusetts Trades Institute in Boston.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was a B-17 heavy bomber gunner, and flew in 35 combat missions (officially being credited with participating in 50).
He was awarded the Air Medal with four oakleaf clusters, the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a European theater ribbon with two battle stars.
He lived here for more than 40 years. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, a member of its Men's Club, and a captain of its annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. He was also a member of St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council 9960, and chaired its monthly spaghetti suppers.
He and his wife, the former Ernestine Chouinard, were members of the East Longmeadow Community Theater. They helped to found the group in 1957, and stayed active in backstage operations.
Booth and his wife were given an appreciation award in 1986, and were named distinguished citizens by the Lions Club the following year. Booth acted most recently in the Agawam's "First Nighters" and Jan McKnight's "The Quarryman" on July 3.
He was a board member of the Community Theater of America.
He was a member and former treasurer of the Belchertown State School Friends Association. He was on the Human Rights Committee of the state Department of Mental Retardation, was a board member of the Advocacy Network Inc., and was a Telephone Pioneer of America.
In his youth, Booth had been a Boy Scout, and continued as a Scout leader. He was also a former Indian Guide leader, a 4-H Club leader, and a photography instructor.
He was a baseball and softball coach with the town's Recreation Department.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John A.G. and Brian E. of East Longmeadow; two daughters, Diana A. Duff and Maureen A. Burns of Springfield, and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at Corridan Funeral Home of Chicopee, and the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Advocacy Network Inc., PO Box 2071, Amherst, 01004-2071.
Union-News (Springfield, MA) - Wednesday, November 16, 1994
Deceased Name: Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70
Albert E. Booth III, 70, of 24 Lee St., a civic leader, entertainer, Scouter, and coach, died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Sunday. He was a 30-year service technician for American Telephone & Telegraph Co., and retired in 1983. Born in Chicopee, he was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1946 graduate of the former Massachusetts Trades Institute in Boston.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was a B-17 heavy bomber gunner, and flew in 35 combat missions (officially being credited with participating in 50).
He was awarded the Air Medal with four oakleaf clusters, the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a European theater ribbon with two battle stars.
He lived here for more than 40 years. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, a member of its Men's Club, and a captain of its annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. He was also a member of St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council 9960, and chaired its monthly spaghetti suppers.
He and his wife, the former Ernestine Chouinard, were members of the East Longmeadow Community Theater. They helped to found the group in 1957, and stayed active in backstage operations.
Booth and his wife were given an appreciation award in 1986, and were named distinguished citizens by the Lions Club the following year. Booth acted most recently in the Agawam's "First Nighters" and Jan McKnight's "The Quarryman" on July 3.
He was a board member of the Community Theater of America.
He was a member and former treasurer of the Belchertown State School Friends Association. He was on the Human Rights Committee of the state Department of Mental Retardation, was a board member of the Advocacy Network Inc., and was a Telephone Pioneer of America.
In his youth, Booth had been a Boy Scout, and continued as a Scout leader. He was also a former Indian Guide leader, a 4-H Club leader, and a photography instructor.
He was a baseball and softball coach with the town's Recreation Department.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John A.G. and Brian E. of East Longmeadow; two daughters, Diana A. Duff and Maureen A. Burns of Springfield, and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at Corridan Funeral Home of Chicopee, and the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Advocacy Network Inc., PO Box 2071, Amherst, 01004-2071.
Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Union-News (Springfield, MA) - Wednesday, November 16, 1994
Deceased Name: Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70
Albert E. Booth III, 70, of 24 Lee St., a civic leader, entertainer, Scouter, and coach, died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Sunday. He was a 30-year service technician for American Telephone & Telegraph Co., and retired in 1983. Born in Chicopee, he was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1946 graduate of the former Massachusetts Trades Institute in Boston.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was a B-17 heavy bomber gunner, and flew in 35 combat missions (officially being credited with participating in 50).
He was awarded the Air Medal with four oakleaf clusters, the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a European theater ribbon with two battle stars.
He lived here for more than 40 years. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, a member of its Men's Club, and a captain of its annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. He was also a member of St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council 9960, and chaired its monthly spaghetti suppers.
He and his wife, the former Ernestine Chouinard, were members of the East Longmeadow Community Theater. They helped to found the group in 1957, and stayed active in backstage operations.
Booth and his wife were given an appreciation award in 1986, and were named distinguished citizens by the Lions Club the following year. Booth acted most recently in the Agawam's "First Nighters" and Jan McKnight's "The Quarryman" on July 3.
He was a board member of the Community Theater of America.
He was a member and former treasurer of the Belchertown State School Friends Association. He was on the Human Rights Committee of the state Department of Mental Retardation, was a board member of the Advocacy Network Inc., and was a Telephone Pioneer of America.
In his youth, Booth had been a Boy Scout, and continued as a Scout leader. He was also a former Indian Guide leader, a 4-H Club leader, and a photography instructor.
He was a baseball and softball coach with the town's Recreation Department.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John A.G. and Brian E. of East Longmeadow; two daughters, Diana A. Duff and Maureen A. Burns of Springfield, and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at Corridan Funeral Home of Chicopee, and the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Advocacy Network Inc., PO Box 2071, Amherst, 01004-2071.
Union-News (Springfield, MA) - Wednesday, November 16, 1994
Deceased Name: Albert Booth III, civic leader, at 70
Albert E. Booth III, 70, of 24 Lee St., a civic leader, entertainer, Scouter, and coach, died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Sunday. He was a 30-year service technician for American Telephone & Telegraph Co., and retired in 1983. Born in Chicopee, he was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, and a 1946 graduate of the former Massachusetts Trades Institute in Boston.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was a B-17 heavy bomber gunner, and flew in 35 combat missions (officially being credited with participating in 50).
He was awarded the Air Medal with four oakleaf clusters, the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a European theater ribbon with two battle stars.
He lived here for more than 40 years. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, a member of its Men's Club, and a captain of its annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. He was also a member of St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council 9960, and chaired its monthly spaghetti suppers.
He and his wife, the former Ernestine Chouinard, were members of the East Longmeadow Community Theater. They helped to found the group in 1957, and stayed active in backstage operations.
Booth and his wife were given an appreciation award in 1986, and were named distinguished citizens by the Lions Club the following year. Booth acted most recently in the Agawam's "First Nighters" and Jan McKnight's "The Quarryman" on July 3.
He was a board member of the Community Theater of America.
He was a member and former treasurer of the Belchertown State School Friends Association. He was on the Human Rights Committee of the state Department of Mental Retardation, was a board member of the Advocacy Network Inc., and was a Telephone Pioneer of America.
In his youth, Booth had been a Boy Scout, and continued as a Scout leader. He was also a former Indian Guide leader, a 4-H Club leader, and a photography instructor.
He was a baseball and softball coach with the town's Recreation Department.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John A.G. and Brian E. of East Longmeadow; two daughters, Diana A. Duff and Maureen A. Burns of Springfield, and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at Corridan Funeral Home of Chicopee, and the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Advocacy Network Inc., PO Box 2071, Amherst, 01004-2071.
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