Louis H. Germain

WARE: Louis H. Germain, 84, formerly of Hardwick, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at West Side House in Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Genevieve (Pranskevich) Germain; 4 daughters, Mary Ann Germain of Worcester, Marcia McFadden of Mine Run, VA, Genevieve Thomas of Long Island, NY, Therese Germain of Virginia; 2 sons, Michael and Pete Germain, both of Hardwick; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His brother Raymond, half-brother Harrison, step-brother Donald and step-sister Joyce, all predeceased him. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Louis and Florence (Allen) Germain, and moved to Hardwick in 1946. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the Marine Corps 2nd Division. Louis worked as the Head Housekeeper at the Belchertown State School for many years. He was a member of the Gilbertville American Legion Post and served as Assistant Scout Master with Troop 37 in Gilbertville. There are no calling hours. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. , Worcester, is assisting the family. Messages of condolence, or thoughts and memories of Louis can be left on-line at www. kellyfuneralhome. com