Northborough – Adelbert “Sam” L. d”Entremont, 84, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Cecelia “Ceil” A. (Mosesso) d”Entremont; two sons, Mark d”Entremont and his wife, Susan, of Worcester and Paul d”Entremont and his wife, Elizabeth, of Waltham; a granddaughter, Ruby d”Entremont; two sisters, Catherine Bennett and her husband, Walter, of Tampa, Fla. and Pauline Surette and her husband, Charles, of Dracut; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leonard d”Entremont, and a sister, Geraldine d”Entremont.
Born in Reading and raised in Gardner, son of the late Pius L. and Esther (d”Entremont) d”Entremont, he lived in Northborough for the last 51 years. He graduated from Gardner High School in 1947 and went on to receive a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University in 1956.
He worked for the Telegram & Gazette as a copy editor and reporter for 33 years, retiring in 1989. Following his retirement he worked as a standardized patient at UMass Medical School, Shrewsbury office.
Sam enjoyed his time as an actor at Stageloft Repertory Theater in Sturbridge. He was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and was a past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a Civil War buff. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Calling hours will be held Friday, August 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Northborough. Sam's funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 18, at 9:00 a.m., in St. Rose of Lima Parish, 244 W. Main St., Northborough. Burial in MA Veterans” Memorial Cemetery of Winchendon will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National MS Society, Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284-5945 or the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats, 479 Northfield Rd., Lunenburg, MA 01462.
For online condolences, please visit www.Haysfuneralhome.com.
