Obituary of Albert Kilian

Dudley-Albert Kilian 85 of Dudley, beloved husband of Shirley Bennett Kilian for 61 years went to his eternal resting place on May 9, 2010. He was born in Webster, MA, on April 15, 1925, to Oscar and Emma (Reich) Kilian. Al was a graduate of Bartlett High School, Class of 1942. In addition to his wife Shirley, He leaves behind four daughters, Paula Clark and husband Richard, Janie Pultorak and husband Brian, Deborah Monaco, Cheryl Chickering and husband Stephen, all of Dudley. His eight grandchildren include Megan Clark and husband Joshua Moat, Caitlin (Clark) Seaman and husband Matthew, Jeffrey Clark, Benjamin Pultorak, Lauren Monaco, Liza Monaco, Steve Chickering and his wife Christina, and Kyle Chickering. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Kadynce Monaco and Cassidy Chickering. Albert will also be missed by his sisters Janette Gion, Emma Schremser and Brenda Lukasek and husband Walter and also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Oscar and Milton, sister Margaret Whitehouse, and son-in-law Thomas Monaco, Jr. Albert was a past master and long-time treasurer of the Webster Lodge A.F. & A.M., past High Priest of the Doric Chapter, Southbridge and member of the Knights Templar. An avid outdoorsman, Al enjoyed hunting in Maine, gardening, and bird watching. He also enjoyed bowling and socializing with friends and extended family. Albert retired in 1983 from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company and was a long-time member of Emanuel and Zion Lutheran Churches. Calling hours will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 A Masonic ceremony will be at 7:30 PM. at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Zion Lutheran Church, 77 South Main St., Oxford, MA. Burial will follow in Mt.Zion Cemetery Webster. Memorial contributions in Albert's name may be given to Zion Lutheran Church Music Ministry Program, 77 S. Main St., Oxford, MA or the Robert L. Spahl Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Webster Lodge A.F. & A.M., P.O. Box 567, Webster, MA. www.bartelfuneralhome.com