Oscar L. Gresham

WESTBOROUGH- Oscar L. Gresham, 79, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan A. E. (Anthony) Gresham.

Born in Midville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Richard and Mattie (Promis) Gresham. He was educated in Georgia schools and was a graduate of Moorehouse College.

During the Korean Conflict he served with the U. S. Army.

Oscar was employed as an accountant for IBM for 30 year. Most recently he was employed in Asset Protection and Security at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Westborough and Northborough.

He enjoyed aquariums, working on cars, and was an all around handyman.

Oscar is survived by one son, Ricahard A. Gresham and his wife, Lujuana, of Fontana, CA, one daughter, Juli-Marie Gresham of Westborough and four grandchildren, Christal, Jamar, Rickeena and Rebecca. He was pre-deceased by 12 brothers and sisters.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, at 10:00 A.M. in The Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Sunday, December 14 from 2 to 5 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604

westboroughfuneralhome.com

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