Biography

Holland: Walter G. Salva, 82, of 14 Marcey Place, formerly of 22 Locust Ave., Southbridge, died on Wednesday, Aug. 15th, in the Meadows of Leicester Nursing Home, after an illness.
His wife, Alice M. (Raymond) Salva, died in 2005. He leaves three daughters, Ellen M. Colwell and her husband Allan of Wales, Diane A. Bettilyon and her companion, Rock Artruc of Holland and Betty Gould of Southbridge; three sisters, Barbara Lane, Betty Gardner, and Jean Antaya, all of Sun City West, AZ; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Zachary Adams; a brother, Roger Salva and a sister, Shirley Hebert. He was born in Southbridge the son of Walter A. and Florence (Brousseau) Salva and was a life long resident of Southbridge before moving to Holland in April of 2005. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and was a Plank member of the U.S.S. Massachusetts.
Walter worked for Massachusetts Electric for many years, retiring several years ago. He was known as a sharp cribbage and poker player. He was an avid Red Sox fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Monday, Aug. 20th, at 10:00am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial with Military Honors will be in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge. A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Monday, Aug. 20th from 9:00 to 10:00am before the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holland Senior Center, 40 Brimfield Rd., Holland, MA 01521.

Funeral Service

Monday August 20, 2007, 10:00am at Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home
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Calling Hours

Monday August 20, 2007, 9:00 - 10:00am at Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home
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Burial

Monday August 20, 2007 at New Notre Dame Cemetery
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