Arthur R. Coolidge

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 7, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 17, while living with his parents.
• Graduation: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Petersham High School
• Military: 10 Nov 1942 to 7 Dec 1944; Mr. Coolidge enlisted in the US Air Force on Nov. 10, 1942, and after basic training, was stationed at Ladd Field, Fairbanks, Alaska, doing sheet metal repairs on planes. Honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and American Theater Medal.
• Occupation: 1955 to 1980; employed by the Federal Soil Conservation Service from 1955, where his duties included surveying and construction of roads and bridges associated with the Mass. Pike and Rt. 91, until his retirement in 1980.
• Residence: 1996, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  8 Dugway Rd.
• History: 2016; According to his obituary, "Arthur, lover of the woods from a very early age, was interested in hunting, and cutting cord wood as well as attending Petersham Brass Band concerts during the summer. He prided himself for never missing the town?s Memorial Day observance or a town meeting. He thoroughly enjoyed a great home cooked meal. Thanksgiving being a favorite, he would challenge cousin Marcia, to see who could outdo the other plate-for-plate. A lover of birds and animals, his favorite story is of a bull moose that stood by all morning watching him expertly use his chainsaw to cut firewood for the family home. Mr. Coolidge was known locally for his vast vegetable garden that produced many blue ribbons at Petersham Old Home Days, and his maple syrup."

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Residence:
8 Dugway Road