Former resident, mechanical engineer, Korean War veteran
Warren Hathaway. (Courtesy photo)
Warren E. Hathaway, 89, of Clinton, formerly of Harvard, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Florence Vars Hathaway.
Born in Littleton July 5, 1928, the son of the late Allen J. and Edith (Whitcomb) Hathaway, Warren graduated from Littleton High School and attended college while working two jobs to support his family. Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Upon his return home, he worked for many years as a mechanical engineer for GenRad in Bolton and Concord.
Warren enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of his extended family and friends. He wintered in Florida for many years, making many friends there. He enjoyed golfing year-round, which became a passion after he retired.
He is survived by his loving children, Donna L. Hathaway of Lancaster, David W. Hathaway and his wife, Anna Armenti, of Northborough, Nancy H. Silverman and her husband, Charles “Chuck,” of Northborough, Janet Woodsum and her husband, David, of Harvard, and Pamela A. Hathaway of Clinton, as well as a special friend of the family, Judy Cox and her husband, Brian, of Harvard. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nikita Wolshin and her husband, Jason, Joseph Woodsum, Jennifer Woodsum, and Jake Hathaway; his great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Colton Wolshin; his brother, John Hathaway of Littleton; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Warren Friday, June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton. His service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.
Donations in Warren’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or at www.alz.org.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, visit www.badgerfuneral.com.
