Harry Clemens Buell

1911 - 2002  (91 years)

• Name	Harry Clemens Buell
  Relationship	with Peter Delva
  Born	27 Mar 1911	Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut   [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  Residence	From 1917 to 2002 (Age 6)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [8]
  From 1917 to 2002 he lived in Petersham, Massachusetts.
  Census	1920 (Age 9)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [1]
  In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 8, living in Petersham, Massachusetts with his parents.
  Graduation	1929 (Age 18)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [8]
  In 1929, he graduated from Petersham High School, Petersham, Massachusetts.
  Census	1930 (Age 19)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [2]
  In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 19, living in Petersham, Massachusetts with his parents.
  Graduation	1931 (Age 20)	Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts   [8]
  In 1931, he graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, now the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
  1st Marriage	1938 (Age 27)  [3, 6, 8, 12]
  He married first in 1938 Ruth Wadsworth Beals. She was born about 1913. She died in 1976. Children: 1. David S. Buell 2. Lawrence Buell 3. Charles Buell
  Census	1940 (Age 29)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [3]
  In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 29, living in Petersham, Massachusetts with his parents, wife, and newborn son.
  Draft Registration	16 Oct 1940 (Age 29)	Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [12]
  On 16 Oct 1940, he registered for the draft giving his age as 29, and his address as Oliver Street, Petersham, Massachusetts.
  Employer	1957 (Age 46)  [8]
  While operating Hope Farm in Petersham he also did construction work and started Petersham Sanitary Service. From 1957 until 1969, he and his first wife Ruth built and then operated the Oak Ridge Dairy Bar, now called Quabbin Woods Restaurant.
  History	Harry graduated in 1929 from Petersham High School. He graduated in 1931 from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, now the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  [8]
  Died	30 Sep 2002	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [7, 8, 9, 10]
  He died at Athol Memorial Hospital.
  Obituary	1 Oct 2002  [8]
  PETERSHAM -- Harry C. Buell, 91, of 19 Oliver St., died Monday, Sept. 30, in Athol Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Shirley F. (Woodman) Roy Buell; three sons, David Buell of North Sullivan, Maine, and Lawrence and Charles Buell, both of Petersham; a stepson, Robert A. Roy of Herndon, Va.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. His first wife, Ruth (Beals) Buell, died in 1976. He was born in Eastford, Conn., son of Charles W. and Mabel (Clemens) Buell. He moved to Petersham in 1917 and lived and worked at the family farm, Hope Farm on Oliver Street, all his life, working the farm until his death. He graduated from Petersham High School in 1929 and from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, now the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, in 1931. While operating Hope Farm in Petersham he also did construction work and started Petersham Sanitary Service. From 1957 until 1969, he and his first wife Ruth built and then operated the Oak Ridge Dairy Bar, now called Quabbin Woods Restaurant. He was a member of Star-Athol Lodge of Masons, and played for 53 years in the Petersham Brass Band. He was one of the founders and co-chairman of the Petersham Agricultural Fair from 1944 to 1962. He was an animal inspector for 28 years, and served on the Petersham Board of Health for many years. He was a charter member of Petersham Lions Club. He was a member of the Petersham Orthodox Congregational Church. In 2002 the Petersham Lions Club established the Harry C. Buell Adult Agricultural Award to honor his contribution to local agriculture and farming. He constructed Buell Pond on Oliver Street as a place for townspeople to skate, fish and relax. He had a deep interest in stonework, and built a stone barn. The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in Orthodox Congregational Church, 21 North Main St. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in East Street Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol. Members of the Star-Athol Lodge of Masons will conduct a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Thursday during the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Petersham Lions Club Memorial Scholarship Fund or Community Service Fund, c/o Jeanine Legare, PO Box 457, Petersham, MA 01366. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1 October 2002
  Buried	19 Oct 2002	East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [8]
  Person ID	I889	| Spouse of a Delvee
  Last Modified	9 Jan 2022

  
  

  Father	Charles Edgar Buell,   b. 28 Jul 1871, Connecticut ,   d. 22 Apr 1945, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Mabel Lydia Clemens,   b. 16 Jun 1879, Phoenixville, Windham County, Connecticut ,   d. 1 Aug 1965, Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut  (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F537	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Shirley Frances Woodman,   b. 29 Oct 1917, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ,   d. 13 Apr 2016, Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania  (Age 98 years)
  Married	10 Nov 1979	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4, 5, 13]
  Age at Marriage	Harry was 68 years - Shirley was 62 years. (Were Married 22 years).
  Marriage Information	They were married at St. John's Episcopal Church.
  Last Modified	15 Jan 2022
  Family ID	F504	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 27 Mar 1911 - Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut Residence - From 1917 to 2002 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1920 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Graduation - 1929 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Census - 1930 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Graduation - 1931 - Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts Census - 1940 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Draft Registration - 16 Oct 1940 - Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts Married - 10 Nov 1979 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Died - 30 Sep 2002 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Buried - 19 Oct 2002 - East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
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  Shirley (Woodman) and Harry Buell

  
  

• Sources

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