CHESTER H. TIDLUND, SR.

MONTAGUE, Chester H. Tidlund, Sr., 86, of Montague died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at home.

Born in Amherst on June 9, 1926 he was the son of Ernest and Almira Tidlund. He was married to Florence (Ohlson) Tidlund on December 25, 1966. He was a decorated World War II veteran who served in the Army Infantry in Europe and Asia from October 1944 to December 1946 and received numerous medals including the Bronze Star. He worked in Food Service at the University of Massachusetts and retired from there in 1991 after 47 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, his cats, and hosting his annual Fourth of July picnic.

He leaves his wife Florence of Montague; his son, Chester Tidlund, Jr., of Greenfield, three daughters, Dianna Peterson of Chicopee, Brenda Libertine of Deerfield, and April Tidlund of Montague; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 10:00 a.m. in WildwoodCemetery, Amherst. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Memorial donations may be made to VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr., Northampton, MA01060. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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