Willard S FEIGE

Webster Electrician Inhales Gas While Alone in Family Home

WEBSTER, Jan 15. - Willard Feige, 38, ended his life at his home, 115 Chase avenue, today by illuminating, gas, according to the report of the police. He was found by his daughter, Evelyn, 16, when she came home to luncheon at noon today. Despondency of ill health is given as the cause of the action. Mr. Feige, who was an electrician and very well known in town, had just returned to Webster after being confined at a hospital in Worcester.

Due to the fact that her husband was ill, Mrs. Feige was working in North Grosvenor Dale while the elder daughters worked here and the others went to various schools of the town. Mr. Feige card for the home at Chase avenue.

Dr. Joseph N. Roy, who lives a short distance away, was summoned and as soon as he noted conditions he sent an emergency call to the Webster police. Chief James H. Hetherman assigned Motorcycle Officer John C. Templeman to the case with the pulmotor. John Kless, day patrolman, also responded and aided in the efforts to revive the man. Medical Examiner A. J. McCrea of Southbridge view the body.

Mr. Feige was well known here where he did considerable electrical work. His health failed him some months ago.

He leaves his wife, Anna (Korch) Feige, and seven children, Anna, Dorothy, Evelyn, Vivian, Willard, Jr., and George; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Feige of this town; two brothers, Edward of Bridgeport, Conn., and Clifford of Worcester, and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Brandes of Webster and Mrs. Gertrude Mason of Worcester.

Funeral arrangements, in charge of Bernard J. Shaw, are not completed.


Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
Saturday, January 19, 1929





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