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George W. ORNE

  • July 16, 1946 - June 5, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Darlene and family--Our deepest sympathy of your husband. Marcie & Roland ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Marcie Benoit - North Grafton, MA

“Dear Darlene & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband George. and to your two sons Scott and Kevin so sorry for the loss...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Arthur A & Joan F Alker - Grafton, MA

“Dear Darlene and family: My deepest sympathy to you and yours, I have many a fond memories of George. Peace be with you all, and my thoughts are...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Barbara Cleary - grafton, ma., MA

“Very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family. ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Dick & Kyle Malo - Putnam, CT

“Darlene & Family, Even though we only recently met each other as I assumed a new position in FOGE, I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Shirley M. Russo - North Grafton, MA

“We are thinking of you in this sad time. Please let us know if we can do anything for your family. John & Kathleen Layton ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: John Layton - North Kingstown, RI

“Please know I am thinking about you all. I am a friend of Kevin's and I understand the loss of his Father~ ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Melissa (Missy) Wood - Quincy, MA

“Darlen & family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and Dad. He's at peace now. Barbara & Paul Bugbee ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Barbara & Paul Bugbee - MA

“Darlene, Scott, & Kev, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I love you all and I'm here if you need anything! Love, ...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Karen - MA

“Dear Darlene and boys, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a dear friend and I will miss his emails. Linda and I enjoyed the get...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Ann Beaudoin - Whitinsville, MA

“Dearest Darlene,Scott,Kevin and all members of the Orne family, there are no words to describe the sadness that we are feeling. Please know that...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Bob & Lisa Houle - Sebastian, FL

“Darlene, Scott, Kevin & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. George was a great guy and always kept me laughing...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Deborah McGrath - Oxford, MA

“Your Parish Family at St Mary's wish to offer our sincere condolences. George will be remembered in our prayers and the family members will be...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: St Mary's Parish - MA


GRAFTON: George W. Orne, 64, passed away June 5, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene (Vaillancourt) Orne, two sons Scott and Kevin Orne, grandsons Zachary and Bradley Orne and sister Eleanor Carroll and her husband Joe and brothers Gary Orne and his wife Renee and Darrell Orne along with several nieces and nephews. George was born July 16, 1946 in Worcester, son of the late Dorothy (Perkins) and George A. Orne. He grew up in Grafton and raised his family there. George worked at Boria's farm with his family as a young man where he also met his wife Darlene. George also served in the US Army Reserves. He then worked for many years in the wire industry as an Engineer, most recently at General Cable retiring in 2009. During retirement he drove for Fox Bus Lines which he greatly enjoyed. He loved the outdoors and particularly camping with his wife and sons at Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire or taking his boat down to Narragansett Point in Rhode Island. He always had a keen eye for a bargain with friends seeing him often at BJ's or Sam's Wholesale Club. George also enjoyed following New England sports, particularly the Boston Celtics. In lieu of flowers his family requests memorial contributions to The Grafton Food Bank 30 Providence Road Grafton MA 01519 or Friends of the Grafton Elders (FOGE) PO Box 186 Grafton MA 01519. CALLING HOURS & FUNERAL MASS All are invited to calling hours Friday June 10th from 5pm to 8pm at RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for George Saturday June 11th, 2011 at 11:00am at St. Mary's Church in North Grafton. Burial will be private at the convenience of his family.