Robert W. GRANGER

PAXTON— Robert W. Granger, partner and treasurer of the former Granger Contracting Co., died on July 6, at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a long illness. He lived in Paxton for 39 years. His company built many major buildings in Worcester and surrounding areas. Their buildings included the original Assumption College Salisbury St. Campus, Memorial and University of Mass. Hospitals, University of Mass. in Amherst, Bennington College in Vermont, Buildings at Holy Cross and Clark University and many public schools in Worcester and surrounding areas. He was a graduate of the former Classical High School. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served as a Sergeant for four and a half years in England and Ireland. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Linda (Almeida) Granger; two sons, Robert W. Granger Jr. of Boston and Stephen J. Granger of Worcester; a daughter, Deborah Gouley of Paxton; seven grandchildren, Brandon and Syndi Lyn of Spencer; Ashley, Allison, and Amanda of Worcester; Ray and Lindsey of Paxton; a sister, Doris Granger of Holden; and many nieces and nephews. Six brothers and four sisters predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Elie T. and Margaret (Shea) Granger. He was a life member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks. He was a life member of the Frohsinn Club, serving on the Board of Directors for several years. He served many years on the Carpenters and Bricklayers Apprenticeship Committee. He was a member of the Harmony Club, the American Legion Post 5 and the Vernon Hill American Legion Post. He was a past president of the Stiles Lake Association of Spencer. He was a former member of Pleasant Valley and Pine Ridge Golf Clubs, and the Greendale Retired Men’s Club. He was also a member of Saint Columba’s Parish. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. in St. Columba’s Church, 18 Richards Ave., Paxton. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assumption College Building Fund, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 or St. Francis Home, 101 Plantation St., Worcester 01604. The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing funeral arrangements.