In Memory of Alfred W. Mars

Alfred W. Mars

March 16, 1922 - February 26, 2010

OXFORD-Alfred W. Mars. 88, of Oxford, died Friday, February 26 in St Vincent Hospital after finally using up the last of his nine lives.
Alfred leaves a son, Michael Mars of Leicester, a daughter Patricia Robitaille and her husband Paul of Oxford; four grandchildren, Kevin Sloan and his wife Kristen, Michael Mars, Jr., Kelly Tikka and her husband Michael, and Ryan Mars; four great grandchildren; Riley, Kenady and Liam Sloan and Michael Tikka, Jr.; a close friend who was like a son, Philip Guerin of Oxford; the family of Jack and Connie Wood who were like his own; and his visiting nurse Nancy Noonan who provided him such tender care. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Gallagher) Mars in 1999, a brother, Robert Mars, a sister, Frances Colby Anderson and his daughter in law, Sharon Mars.
Mr. Mars grew up in Auburn, the son of Robert and Mabel (King) Mars and resided in Worcester, Shrewsbury and Oxford. He was a proud veteran of World War II having served in the United States Merchant Marines shipping supplies across the Atlantic to support the war effort. He survived three ship sinkings while on duty. He worked as a truck driver for various Worcester area companies and at Robbin Sales. Alfred was an avid Red Sox fan, a frequent contributor to his favorite charity, the MA State Lottery, and a storyteller who kept us entertained with tales of his legendary exploits. He was a member of the American Legion Post 58 of Oxford which he visited daily.