Arthur R. Coolidge

1922 - 2016  (93 years)

• Name	Arthur R. Coolidge
  Birth	15 Nov 1922	Massachusetts   [1, 2]
  Census	1930 (7 years)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [2]
  He was recorded, age 7, while living with his parents.
  Census	1940 (17 years)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [3]
  He was recorded, age 17, while living with his parents.
  Graduation	1940 (17 years)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4]
  Agency: Petersham High School
  Military	10 Nov 1942 to 7 Dec 1944 (19 years)  [4, 5]
  Mr. Coolidge enlisted in the US Air Force on Nov. 10, 1942, and after basic training, was stationed at Ladd Field, Fairbanks, Alaska, doing sheet metal repairs on planes. Honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and American Theater Medal.
  Occupation	1955 to 1980 (32 years)  [4]
  employed by the Federal Soil Conservation Service from 1955, where his duties included surveying and construction of roads and bridges associated with the Mass. Pike and Rt. 91, until his retirement in 1980.
  Residence	1996 (73 years)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [1]
  Address: 8 Dugway Rd.
  8 Dugway Road
  History	2016 (93 years)  [4]
  According to his obituary, "Arthur, lover of the woods from a very early age, was interested in hunting, and cutting cord wood as well as attending Petersham Brass Band concerts during the summer. He prided himself for never missing the town?s Memorial Day observance or a town meeting. He thoroughly enjoyed a great home cooked meal. Thanksgiving being a favorite, he would challenge cousin Marcia, to see who could outdo the other plate-for-plate. A lover of birds and animals, his favorite story is of a bull moose that stood by all morning watching him expertly use his chainsaw to cut firewood for the family home. Mr. Coolidge was known locally for his vast vegetable garden that produced many blue ribbons at Petersham Old Home Days, and his maple syrup."
  Death	24 May 2016	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4]
  	Agency: Applewood Home for Elders
  Siblings	1 brother and 1 sister
  1. Arthur R. Coolidge,   b. 15 Nov 1922, Massachusetts d. 24 May 2016, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 93 years) + 2. Claire Coolidge,   b. 12 May 1924, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 18 Dec 1993, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 69 years) ▻ Lorne Wellington Paige, Jr.,  m. 19 Apr 1947 + 3. Basil Earle "Pete" Coolidge, Jr.,   b. 15 Mar 1934, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 13 May 2005, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts  (Age 71 years)
  Person ID	I577	| Clan of Jonathan, Tribe of Peter
  Last Modified	13 Nov 2016

  
  

  Father	Basil Earle Coolidge,   b. 23 Feb 1904, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 1 Oct 1960 (Age 56 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Helen Claire Larson,   b. 12 Jan 1904, Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 15 Jun 1988, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 84 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Marriage	26 Nov 1922
  Age at Marriage	He : 18 years and 9 months - She : 18 years and 10 months.
  Family ID	F268	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 15 Nov 1922 - Massachusetts Census - 1930 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1940 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Graduation - 1940 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Residence - 1996 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Death - 24 May 2016 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S91] Town Clerk of Petersham. Street List, Petersham, Mass - 1996, (Petersham, Massachusets: Town of Petersham, 1997). [S509] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002). [S806] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012). [S1028] Obituary of Arthur R. Coolidge, (Athol, Massachusetts: The Athol Daily News, 26 May 2016). [S487] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 , (www.ancestory.com).