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Aaron J. Worthington

10/11/2004

Aaron J. Worthington, 81, of 111 Meadow St. died Monday at his home. Born in Williamstown on July 31, 1923, son of John Worthington and Runette Holt Worthington Nicklien, he attended schools in Williamstown. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Elite Special Detachment Unit for the United States Navy from April 23, 1943, to Nov. 21, 1945, and obtained the rank of seaman first class. Mr. Worthington was employed for several years at the former Cornish Wire Co. in Williamstown and later for the Warren Wire Co. in Williamstown and in California. He was the former owner and operator of the A&K Sunoco Service Station on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield and later the Hoosac Motor Works Co. on River Street in North Adams. He was last employed at the K & M Motor Sales & Service Co. in North Adams. He was a member of the Dr. George L. Curran Post No. 996 VFW in North Adams, Frank R. Stiles Post No. 125 American Legion in North Adams and the Richard Ruether Post No. 152 in Williamstown. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His wife, the former Theresa Rose Richard, whom he married Nov. 23, 1946, died Aug. 13, 1996. He leaves a daughter, Rose Millis of North Adams with whom he made his home; a son, Keith A. Worthington of Clarksburg; a brother, Gerald Nicklien of Pensacola, Fla.; and three sisters, Barbara Jolin of Clarksburg, Ruby Roberge of Tennessee, Dorothy Damon of York County, Pa. FUNERAL NOTICE -- Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Aaron J. Worthington will take place Friday at 11 at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, with the Rev. Joseph H. DeCosta, pastor of the First Baptist Church of North Adams officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Southview Cemetery in North Adams. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 10 to 11. Memorial donations are suggested for the charity of the donor's choice through the funeral home. Survivors include four loving grandchildren, Shane Worthington, Aaron Worthington, Keri Curtis and Lisa LaBonte and a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Millis, who will miss him dearly.

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