Change in meeting dates

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

The December meeting scheduled for Thursday the 8th will be changed to Wednesday the 7th due to a scheduling conflict at the Holliston Historical Society.
 
The January meeting scheduled for Thursday the 12th will be changed to Wednesday the 11th due to a conflict with the “CABIN FEVER EXPO 2012″.  A lot of the members travel to this Expo and leave on Thursday and there was a request at the November meeting to change the date because the January meeting is when the vote for new officers takes place and they want to be here for the voting.

Both will be at the Holliston Historical Society, and both meetings will be on Wednesdays instead of the usual Thursdays.

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+ Walter “Bud” Hansen

Posted on October 28, 2011 by
 Bud Hansen, ca. 1914-2011
Just wanted to let you know that my father died peacefully last night at about 10:30PM of congestive heart failure.  It was fairly sudden, he’d only been sick for a few days.  Things happen fast when you’re 97.
Visiting hours are 2-4PM on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Concord Funeral Home, Belknap St in Concord, the funeral isat 1PM on Friday, Oct 28 at the West Concord Union Church.
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HANSEN, Walter Age 97, of Concord, Oct. 24, 2011. Husband of the late Margaret (Bishop) Hansen. Father of Paul Hansen of Marlborough. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visiting Hours, Thurs. from 2-4 p.m. in the Concord Funeral Home, Belknap and Thoreau Sts., CONCORD. Funeral Service, Fri. at 1:00 p.m. in the West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St., (Rte. 62) Concord. Interment Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord. Gifts in his name may be made to the West Concord Union Church, Concord, MA 01742. WWII U.S. Army Veteran. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit: www.concordfuneral.com. Concord Funeral Home Concord, MA 978/369-3388
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+ Charles Abraham – UPDATED

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Chuck & Nancy Abraham

Chuck & Nancy Abraham at the ribbon cutting on Abraham Way

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ABRAHAM,CharlesM.Jr. “Chuck” Age 66, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 23, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Nancy A. (Downes) Abraham, cherished son of the late Charles M., Sr. and Eleanor (Williams) Abraham, and step-son of Romaine Abraham of Franklin, dear brother of Cynthia Bastarache and her husband Norman of Petersburgh, NY and Maryellen Abraham of Clinton, MA. Charles was the loving uncle of Richard Spencer, Jean Paul Bastarache and Lisa Bastarache, and great uncle of Zachary and Kaitlynn Spencer. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service on Thursday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. in the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations in Charles’ name may be made to the American Heart Association , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Past President of the Washaukam Valley Live Steamers. U. S. Navy Veteran, Vietnam War. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com
Published in The Boston Globe on October 25, 2011
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To All,
I have some very sad news to announce, Chuck Abraham our past president  passed away early this morning, Sunday October 23rd at the Wilmington Hospital.
The services will be held at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA 01887 ~   Phone: 978.658.4744.
Visiting hours Wednesday, 10/26 from 4:00 to 8:00p
Service at the Nichols Funeral Home Thursday, 10/27 at 1:00p
Complete notice to follow.
Middlesex Ave is route 62 in Wilmington.  Nichols is just past the Wilmington High School on the right, corner of Wildwood St.
Following the service on Thursday there be a gathering at Rocco’s Restaurant, 193 Main St. Wilmington, Ma. For those of you who would like to do something for the Abraham family please bring a desert to Rocco’s.
For anyone you know who dose not have an email address would you please pass on this information to them.
Thank You,
 Jim
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Thank you Joe Ng!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Thank you to Joe Ng,

I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Joe Ng for his energy, patience and willingness to share this great hobby with people that are new to it.  I have had a love of trains, modeled and collected since I was born.  I did not learn about the Waushakum Live Steamers until this past fall, 2010.  I came to the neighborhood appreciation gathering in October.  I talked to several members and road around the track 3-4 times.  I joined WLS that day.  The two kids I had in tote also had a blast.  Since then I have been setting my sights on buying my own live steam locomotive.

When Joe Ng offered to show anyone who wanted, how to steam up a locomotive at the last monthly meeting I signed up.  Joe was very open, helpful and informative. Not only did I get to help steam up his locomotive, but he also let me take it for a run around the track!  Joe sat behind me and rattled off instructions when needed.  This was such a fantastic experience for me and also unexpected.  I was hoping to get a ride behind the locomotive not to actually drive it.  This has only strengthened my enthusiasm for this new realm of trains for me.  I feel that Joe is a real asset to the club and want to offer my sincere thanks.

Joe, thank you so much!
-Brian Cunningham

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+ Joan Raiano – UPDATED (5/1/11)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Joan Raiano, wife of Tony passed away today at 5:15 PM.

Tentative information:

Wake on Tuesday
Services on Wednesday
More information to follow!

UPDATE (5/1/11)

  • Wake: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 (5 – 8:00 PM)  - John Rowe Funeral Home
  • Service: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 10:00 AM – West Millbury Chapel, Millbury, MA

Obituary:

Joan E. (Scannell) Raiano, 50, of Marlborough died at home Friday (April 29, 2011) surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.

She leaves her husband of 25 years, Anthony F. “Tony” Raiano and her daughter Bobbie Jo Raiano of Marlborough. Her father Myles Scannell of Millbury. Daughter of the late Janet (Dickie) Scannell and sister of the late John Scannell.

She was a 1978 graduate of Millbury High School.

She was an assembler for over nine years at Proteon of Westborough and previously worked at the Masonic Nursing Home in Charlton. For many years she assisted her husband Tony working the family farm.

She taught and coached JV Soccer at both Clinton High School and at Algonquin High School.

She also worked as a referee in Soccer and Lacrosse at both the high school and Youth levels.

She was a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and a member and former president of EMWSL. Also was a Board member and game director of the MSSL.

She was a member of the Waushakum Live Steamers of Holliston, where she ran the register at the annual meets.

Funeral services will be held at 10A.M. Wednesday (May 4, 2011) in the West Millbury Chapel, West Main Street, West Millbury. Funeral procession will leave the John P. Rowe Funeral Home, Inc., 57 Main Street, Marlborough at 8:45 A.M.

Burial will follow in West Millbury Cemetery, West Millbury.

Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, May 3, 2011, from 5 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Relay For Life – Marlborough/Hudson, Worcester, MA.

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+ Nancy Abraham – UPDATED (4/29/11)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Nancy & Chuck Abraham

Nancy & Chuck Abraham

Nancy Abraham wife of our past president Charles Abraham passed away last night, Tuesday April 26th at home.

Details of the service and funeral are not yet available but when they are, they will be posted here.

For anyone who dose not have eMail or the internet would you please let them know.

UPDATE (4/28/11)

  • Visiting hours Sunday, 5/1 from 4:00 to 8:00p
  • Service at Nichols Funeral Home Monday, May 2nd at 11:00 AM

For directions to Nichols Funeral Home and further information, visit the website of Nichols Funeral Home.

Update: 4/29/11
Nancy A. (Downes) Abraham, age 60, of Wilmington, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Winchester Hospital.
Nancy was born in Winchester on May 28, 1950 and raised in Stoneham; she was the cherished daughter of the late George and Mary Downes. Nancy graduated from Stoneham High School and went on to further her education at Salem State College. Nancy graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Prior to retiring six years ago, Nancy was employed as a School Teacher in the Town of Burlington for over 34 years. Nancy loved her job, she was a wonderful educator and her dedication to her students was unwavering.
Nancy married her sweetheart Charles M. “Chuck” Abraham, Jr. on December 28, 1974, in Wakefield; the couple moved to Wilmington in 1976. Nancy had a adventurous and spontaneous attitude, she and Chuck loved to travel all over the world. Their many trips included Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Alaska, Hawaii as well as many of the Islands in between, they covered most of the continental United States, and one of her favorite places was Martha’s Vineyard, Nancy and Chuck enjoyed every trip and made memories to last a life time.
Nancy also enjoyed her home here in Wilmington, where she planted her gardens and enjoyed her flowers, especially her hybrid roses. Nancy was also very fond of animals and she loved her cats.
Nancy is survived by her beloved husband Charles M. “Chuck” Abraham of Wilmington, her sister and brother Janice M. DaSilva and Robert E. Downes both of Derry, NH, Nancy is also survived by several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and her step-mother-in-law.
Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service on Monday, May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington. Visiting hours Sunday, May 1st from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, Attn: Development Office, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
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New Server

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Things have been really slow on the site with regards to the server.  It has even been difficult to update the site, so, now we are on a new server.  If you find any broken links, etc… please let me know!

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+ Sylvia R. Caiazzi – Wife of Dario

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

STERLING-Sylvia Rose (Godard) Caiazzi, 75, of Sterling, passed away Tuesday, February 8th with her loving family by her side. She leaves her beloved husband of 55 years, Dario J. Caiazzi; Continue reading →

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January Meeting Rescheduled

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

The regular monthly meeting for January 13th is cancelled due to the major blizzard coming through this week.  However, the meeting is rescheduled for the following week, January 20th – same time and same place.

UPDATE: The meeting is now on Tuesday, January 18th at the Historical Society.

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Dates Corrected

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

There has been a date error in the recent printed version of the January 2011 WLS Journal.

  • The January meeting was reported to be on Jan. 14. It is on Jan. 13
  • The April meeting was reported to be on Apr. 9.  It is on Apr. 14
  • Our club meetings are always on the second Thursday of the month.
  • During the winter months, (Nov. thru Apr.) the meetings are held at the Holliston Historic Society, located across from the Police Station.
  • In the summer months (May thru Oct.) they are held at the Hilton at our track.

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