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Ronald Stanley Prentice

October 4, 1932 — July 27, 2022

Pepperell

Ronald Stanley Prentice

PEPPERELL, MA – Ronald S. Prentice died on July 27, 2022 at home.  He was born October 4, 1932, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of Fred and Lucy (Turner) Prentice.

Ron graduated Pittsfield High School, Class of 1949.  After High School, he graduated from UMass Amherst, with a degree in Business.  While there, he was actively involved in ROTC.  Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, spending time stationed in Italy.  He had the opportunity to see several countries in Europe, while on duty.  He retired from the Army on May 20, 1963 as a Captain and remained in the Reserves, stationed in Ludlow, MA.  Serving his Country was very important to him and one that created a tremendous amount of pride.  Once out of the Army, he was a Sales Manager for Lindenmeyr Munroe and Rourke Eno Paper Company, both in the paper distribution business.

In 1959, he married Madeleine T. (Rougeau) Prentice, of North Adams, MA.  They celebrated their 61st anniversary in October 2021.  Once married they settled in East Longmeadow, MA eventually moving to Westford, MA, where they lived for over 42 years.  They then moved to Pepperell, MA, where they have lived for eight years.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Gertrude, who died in 1928, prior to his birth.  Surviving in addition to his wife, are his son Glen Prentice of Attleboro, MA and daughter Sandra (Prentice) Estes of Pepperell, MA.  Six grandchildren; Tara (Prentice) Cherubino and her husband Kevin of Johnston, RI, Heather Prentice and Kelly Prentice and her fiancé Brandon Osborn, all of Norton, MA, Christopher Estes and his wife Heatherlee (Webb) Estes of Baldwinsville, MA, Jonathon Estes and Timothy Estes of Pepperell, MA.  Six great grandchildren;   Devin Prentice, Haylee Estes, Christopher Estes Jr., Ryker Estes, Nathan Cherubino and Ethan Cherubino.  Additional family members include Debra (Plummer) Prentice of Norton, MA and Chris Estes of Fitchburg, MA.

He was a very skilled craftsmen working with wood, having created several pieces of furniture and art.  Along with his wife Madeleine, they started a small craft business and sold wooden bunnies with ears and posts to depict various seasons and events.  They attended craft fairs throughout New England and were very successful.

He was known as “Papa”, which he felt was his greatest accomplishment.  He was extremely proud of his family as they were his whole life, worshipping every minute he had with them.  He was always smiling and ready for a hug anytime somebody needed one.

A service of remembrance will be held at a later date and will be private.

In lieu of flowers and in remembrance of Ron’s honorable and faithful military service, donations in his memory may be made to a Veterans Service Organization of one’s choice.

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