Obituaries

Robert H. Thayer, 81 Worcester - Robert H. Thayer, 81, of Worcester, died Saturday, December 31st in his home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife, Simone T. (Mercier) Thayer; five sons, James E. Daigneault of Riverside, CA, Robert L. Thayer of Worcester, Mark E. Thayer and his wife Deborah of Leicester, Stephan R. Thayer of Auburn, and Jonathan W. Thayer and his wife Ella of Worcester; two daughters, Pamela J. Welcome and her husband Richard of North Oxford and Brenda L. Thayer of Worcester; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey P. (Daigneault) Thayer, a son, Scott A. Thayer in 1969 and two sisters, Shirley Miller and Elizabeth Barry. He was born in Worcester, the son of Harold T. and Lillian M. (Erickson) Thayer and graduated from the former High School of Commerce. Mr. Thayer owned and operated Quick Deliveries, a local trucking company and Twice Around Furniture in North Oxford. Robert was an avid historian, committed genealogist, and published poet. He placed 3000 flags at the graves of veterans annually and was an esteemed member of the International Poetry Society. His family would like to extend a special thanks to UMass Memorial Hospice and Robert and Tina for the exceptional care they provided for Robert. The funeral is Wednesday, January 4th with a service at 10:00 A.M. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, January 3rd from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

William Henry Thayer, 89 years of age, of Braintree Highlands passed away at Quincy Medical Center Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. He was born in Quincy, the son of the late Harry P. Thayer and Mary A. (Jack) Thayer. He was a graduate of North Quincy High School and Northeastern University, Boston. He received a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an expert tool designer for the Tubular Rivet and Stud Company of Quincy and the Standard-Thompson Company of Waltham. He resided in Braintree for the past 50 years. He belonged to the Braintree Historical Society, the Thayer Families Association and the Trustees of Reservations in Massachusetts. He was known for his intellect and for knowledge gathered from reading. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate. He was proud of his service and was a patriotic person. He was the husband of the late Hazel A. (Lester) Thayer who died in 2000. He is survived by his nieces, Wanda L. Conroy of Concord, N.H., and Beverly A. Selway of Tewksbury; and his nephews, Gordon W. Boyd of Chesapeake, Va., Chester L. Boyd of Plymouth, George R. Boyd of Wakefield, Raymond P. Boyd of Reading and Richard P. Boyd of Gray, Tenn. In addition, he is survived by 16 great-nieces and great-nephews; and six great great-nieces and great great-nephews. A funeral service was held Oct. 15, at the Peck Funeral Home, 516 Washington St., Braintree. Burial at the Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Memorial donations may be sent to either the Thrift Shop of Trinity Episcopal Church, 241 Broad St., Weymouth, MA 02188, or to Father Bills Place, 38 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169.