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Obituary of Arthur E. Tessier


Arthur E. Tessier ASHLAND Arthur Edward Buzzy Tessier, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at MetroWest Medical Center, Natick. He was the husband of Rena (Garfield) Tessier of Ashland. Born and raised in Nashua, N.H., he was the son of the late Alfred and Josephine (LaTour) Tessier. He lived in Natick before moving to Ashland in 1953. Upon graduating from Natick High School, Arthur worked for Sherman's Paper Products as a truck driver and receiving clerk until he was drafted by the U.S. Navy in 1945. He proudly served as a seaman for 10 months during World War II. Upon returning home, he worked as a shoe cutter for Wichell Shoe in Natick. He then was redrafted by the U.S. Army in 1950 for the Korean War. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart. Upon discharge from the service, Arthur returned to Wichell Shoe until it closed in 1974. He worked for Wellesley Press Inc. in Framingham as a receiving clerk and bindery assistant until he retired. Arthur was a lifelong member of the VFW and 5th Regimental Combat Team Association. He enjoyed gardening, reading, bowling and fishing. Besides his wife, he leaves his four children, James Tessier of Ashland, Michael Tessier and his wife, Cindy, of Chelmsford, John Tessier of Ashland and Carol Tessier of Ashland; his grandchildren, Michelle Norton, Brian Tessier, Daniel Tessier, Jonathan Tessier and Alexander Tessier; and many great-grandchildren. Arthur also leaves his eight brothers and sisters, Barbara Kelly, Lucille Parker, Katherine Blockburger and Jeanne Stanton, and the late Norman Tessier, Roland Tessier, Richard Tessier and Theresa Rupert. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 2, at 9 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty St., Ashland. Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., at Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St., Ashland. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02111.


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On January 31, 2008


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