Charles Lauriston Barnes

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• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 9; Address:
  8 Cottage Street
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents. Charlie is listed as a newsboy.; : 19; Address:
  112 Fish Street
• Graduation: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Athol High Schoo
• Draft Registration: 16 Feb 1942, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft giving Union Twist Drill as his employer.; : 20; Address:
  112 Fish Street
• Military: say 1943; He served in the US Navy during World War II reaching the rank of EM2. He was stationed in Okinawa and Saipan, also serving with the Seabees as an electrician.
• Membership: say 1950; He was a 33rd degree Mason, member and past master of Star-Athol Lodge of Masons for over fifty years, past High Priest of Crescent Chapter, past illustrious Master of Titus-Strong Council, past commander Athol-Orange Commandery, past district deputy Grand High Priest, member of the Knights of York Cross of Honor. Past Thrice Potent Master, past Sovereign Prince, past Most Wise Master all part of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Greenfield (Mass.). He was a member of the King Philip York Rite College, member of Red Cross of Constantine, Past District Deputy Grand Marshall, past Grand Principal Conductor of the works of the Grand Council of Massachusetts. Member of the Aleppo Temple of Shriners, in Wilmington, and past worthy patron of the Order of Eastern Star Themis Chapter # 30, Athol.
• Residence: 1957, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  232 W River Street
• Residence: 1992, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1996, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; 232 West River Street
• Obituary: 13 Mar 2000; ORANGE -- Charles L. Barnes, 78, of 232 West River St., died Saturday, March 11, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Bethann Barnes of Dusty Lane in Tully. His wife of 46 years, Barbara A. (McKenney) Barnes, died Jan. 24. He leaves three sons, Charles E. Barnes of San Angelo, Texas, Larry L. Barnes of Orange and David A. Barnes of Phillipston; a daughter, Jean M. Whitmore of Oxford; two brothers, Loriston L. Barnes of Athol and Fred L. Barnes of Salem, Ore.; two sisters, Ruth Miller and Ethel Landon, both of Athol; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Athol, son of Loriston L. and Lydia (Graves) Barnes. He graduated from Athol High School in 1940, and had lived in Orange for the past 47 years. Mr. Barnes was a Navy veteran serving during World War II and was stationed in Okinawa and Saipan, also serving with the Seabees as an electrician. Mr. Barnes worked as an electrician at Union Twist Drill in Athol, Rodney Hunt Co. and the Walter E. Fernald School in Templeton, for many years until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Barnes was a 33rd degree Mason, member and past master of Star-Athol Lodge of Masons for over fifty years, past High Priest of Crescent Chapter, past illustrious Master of Titus-Strong Council, past commander Athol-Orange Commandery, past district deputy Grand High Priest, member of the Knights of York Cross of Honor. Past Thrice Potent Master, past Sovereign Prince, past Most Wise Master all part of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Greenfield (Mass.). He was a member of the King Philip York Rite College, member of Red Cross of Constantine, Past District Deputy Grand Marshall, past Grand Principal Conductor of the works of the Grand Council of Massachusetts. Member of the Aleppo Temple of Shriners, in Wilmington, and past worthy patron of the Order of Eastern Star Themis Chapter # 30, Athol. He was a member of the Orange Senior Citizens Club, the Athol Golden Agers, and the Starrett Memorial United Methodist Church. As a young man he attained the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports and attending band concerts with his wife. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol. Calling hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the funeral home. Members of Star-Athol Lodge of Masons will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or Star-Athol Lodge, 336 Main St., Athol, MA 01331. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 13 March 2000
• Last Full Review: 17 Oct 2020

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at his son's home in Tully

Charles married Barbara Ann "Barb" McKenney on 20 Jun 1953 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Barbara (daughter of Everett Arnold McKenney and Iva Irene Jones) was born on 12 Oct 1932 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 2000 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 28 Jan 2000 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles Everett Barnes
2. Jean Marie Barnes
3. Larry Loriston Barnes
4. David Allen Barnes

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a tool worker.
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was listed as an electrician in a drill factory.

Loriston married Lydia S. Graves on Yes, date unknown. Lydia was born about 1901 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She is listed as a sewer in a shoe factory.