Joseph J. Henry

MILLBURY-Joseph J. Henry, 78, of 111 MacArthur Dr. died Thursday Nov. 11 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

His wife, Ruth A. (Raymond) Henry died in 1983. He leaves 2 sons, Michael Henry of Millbury and Timothy Henry of Worcester; 4 daughters, Maryellen Lambert of Worcester, Ruth Dansereau of Brookfield, Patricia Henry of Grafton and BarbaraAnn King of Millbury; a brother, James J. husband of Helen Henry of Worcester; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Two brothers, John and Francis and 4 sisters, Kathleen, Winifred, Ann and Mary predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester son of William and Sarahjane (Callaghan) Henry and graduated from St. Peter's High School where he served as the class president. Mr. Henry was a WW II Navy veteran. He worked as a painter for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for many years retiring in 1990. Mr. Henry was a member of Our Lady of the Lourdes Church and enjoyed spending time with and helping his grandchildren.

The funeral will be Monday, Nov. 15 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St., Worcester. Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 14 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 9 Hammond St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.