Leroy J. Waters

LEROY J. WATERS, JR., 94, Formerly of Oxford, MA Died June 16, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio after a short illness. He leaves his wife of 8 years, Shelley Peaks-Waters, a step- daughter Danielle Peaks, and two step- sons Ronald and Michael Peaks. <P> He also leaves three daughters, Susan Sibley and her husband John of Oxford, MA; Sharon Gallagher of Marlton, New Jersey, and Pamela Garre and her husband Russell Garre, grandchildren John and Patrick Sibley, Sean, Scott and Meghan Gallagher, Jessie Caprioli, and Mathieu Butler, and three Great granddaughters Raychel Lynne Sibley, Bianca Verdolino, and Skye Marie Gallagher. He also leaves his sister Amy Grampetro and several nieces and nephews. <P> He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Regina Pariseau Waters, his parents Leroy J Waters Sr. and Elizabeth Waters, his two brothers Lloyd and Roland, his four sisters Bertelle Kulakusky, Ina DesRosiers, Lila Anderson, June Czesnowski, and Jeanne Rubin. <P> Mr. Waters was a graduate of Commerce High School Class of 1936 and retired from National Standard Co./ Worcester Wire Division, where he was the shipping Room Foreman. He belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis, and was a Past Grand Knight of the K of C Council #4241 Oxford, MA and also a charter Member of the Fourth Degree John Cardinal Wright Assembly #1924. He was named Senior Citizen of the year in Oxford in 1981, and was organist to both St. Roch's Church and St. Ann's along with directing both church choirs. While wintering in Florida, he was also the Organist for St. Jude's Church in Jupiter, Florida. <P> Mr. Waters received the American Legion Citation for Meritorious Service from both Post #4 and #38, and volunteered his services to the FISH Programs, and Huguenot REACT as well. In 1968 He set up the Barbara Hardaway Scholorship Fund for Handicapped children. He also was involved in many entertainment venues at the V.A Hospitals, Camp Caravan and Variety Shows in the Worcester Area. He also entertained for many years with his own orchestra at several area functions, along with entertaining at The Club Dining Room Nightclub in Oxford, many years ago. <P> Upon retirement, he obtained a winter residence in Jupiter, Florida where he worked for the Robinson Citrus Co and received their Certificate of Appreciation for 10 Years Service in 1984. He also worked for Sears at the ago of 90, while residing in Ohio. <P> Family will receive friends Sunday 5 ? 7 PM at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons Ave. 614 444-3200 <P>