Rodney A. Cole

" Ware – Rodney A. Cole, Sr., 65, of River Rd., died Tuesday October 1, 2002 at home. Born April 6, 1937 in Nashua, NH, he was the son of the late Richard & Mildred (Sanderson) Cole. He has lived in Ware since 1968 and previously lived in Belchertown. Rodney was a heavy equipment operator for the Local 98 for 40 years and retired in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Sheilamae (Marchessault)Cole. He also leaves a son Rodney Cole, Jr. of Ware & 3 daughters Tamalie Cole-Poklewski of Belchertown, Lynn Cowles & Desiree Choquette both of Ware, a brother Richard Cole of Belchertown and 8 grandchildren. A funeral service will be Saturday at 10:00am in the BEERS & STORY BELCHERTOWN FUNERAL HOME, followed by burial in South Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 6-8:00pm. Donations may be made in his memory to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of New England, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102. "