V. Walter Borucki Obituary (1922 - 2013)

V. Walter Borucki, 90, of Waterville died peacefully at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Campus in Waterville surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 2013. He was born Feb. 15, 1922 in Chruszcziwka, Poland, the son of Boleslawa and Boleslaw Borucki. He was educated in the schools of Chelsea, MA. And graduated from Chelsea High School in 1940. On Dec. 28, 1942 Walter enlisted in the U.S. Army. Pvt. Borucki was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne division and served under General James M. Gavin. On D-Day his platoon was dropped behind the German lines in Normandy, where he suffered a chest wound. While wounded, he was captured and held by the Germans as a Prisoner of War from June 6, 1944 until June 28, 1944 in a German Air Force hospital in Cherbourg. Pvt. Borucki was rescued by the American Ninth Division and evacuated to England for five months hospitalization. Pvt. Borucki was honorably discharged from Walter Reed Hospital in April 1945 and awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, Prisoner of War Medal, and a commendation from the French Government. In Sept. 1945 Walter entered Colby College and graduated in the class of 1949. In August of 1946 he married Catherine O'Donnell. He was employed for 25 years as a terminal manager for Hemingway Transport Company. After his retirement, he enjoyed working for C.O. Beck Roofing Company. In his younger days, Walter loved skiing with his family at Sugarloaf Mountain and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also was a longtime member of the Waterville Lions Club and the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post in Waterville. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Catherine O'Donnell Borucki of Waterville; his two daughters, Eileen Page and husband Bill of Merritt Island, FL. And Susan Lasquade and husband George of Saugus, MA; one brother, Stanley Borucki of West Sayville, N.Y. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Sean and Adam Page, Erin and Kevin Lasquade; three great-grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Chester and Anthony Borucki. Visiting hours will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tues., Jan. 22, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville. Committal prayers with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Tues. at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 163 Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta. Donations in his memory may be made to MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Campus, 149 North St., Waterville, ME 04901.