Edward S. Larry

Edward S. Larry, age 91, of Athol died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Edward was born April 5, 1925 in Winchendon. He is the son of the late Linwood and the late Nellie (Dennison) Larry. He grew up and has lived in Athol all of his life graduating from Athol High School. Edward was the owner and operator of Colonial Gas Service and L.P. with his business partner, Bill MacIntosh, operated the uptown and downtown mobile service stations and worked as a salesman for Sandri Oil Company of Greenfield for several years until his retirement. He was a member of Ellinwood Country Club, Edward H. Phillips American Legion post #102 and the Athol Sportsman's Club. He loved playing golf. He is survived by two daughters: Janet Larry of Tucson, AZ, Anne Joly and her husband Tom of North Smithfield, RI and three sons: Martin Larry of Tiverton, RI, Mark Larry and his wife Lisa of Culver City, CA, Stephen Larry and his wife Patti of Athol; He also has eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Helen (Mackenzie) Larry. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Funeral services are under the direction of Higgins-O’Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol.