George Edward Wright(1927-2019)

George Edward Wright(1927-2019)

• Born: March 15th, 1927 in Northampton, MA to David Sanders Wright(1887-1967)-W2 and Florence Edna Smith(1892-1937)-W3

• Married Charlotte Hope Gilson (1929-2012) in Greenfield , MA

• Died: November 30th, 2019 in Amherst, MA

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

• Name George E Wright

• Race White

• Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)

• Rank Private

• Birth Year 1927

• Nativity State or Country Massachusetts

• Citizenship Citizen

• Residence Hampshire, Massachusetts

• Education 1 year of college

• Enlistment Date 31 May 1945

• Enlistment Place Springfield, Massachusetts

• Service Number 31494112

• Branch No branch assignment

• Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)

• Source Civil Life

• Height 00

• Weight 000

the obituary for George E. Wright.

George E. Wright

AMHERST, MA — George E. Wright, 92, of Amherst, formerly of Pelham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Center for Extended Care in Amherst. He was born March 15, 1927 in Northampton to the late David S. and Florence (Smith) Wright.1

He had attended Northampton High School and graduated. It was there where his father was an accomplished coach and teacher from 1919-1956, after his father's death, the football field was honored in his father's memory. In 1937, his mother Florence died, it was then he was raised by his father and his oldest sibling; Catherine. George excelled in school; attending Syracuse University. He was drafted to the United States Army, serving during WWII. George and his wife Hope had a beautiful home in Pelham, the loved tending to all their gardens. George was also an avid Red Sox fan, never missing a game. After College, he settled and became the Librarian at UMass for several years before his retirement.2

George is survived by several nieces, and nephews, and devoted caregivers.3

Besides his parents, and his wife Hope (Gilson) Wright, he was also pre-deceased by his siblings, David, Charles, Carol Putnam, and Catherine Grandia.4

There are no calling hours, and all services will be private. He will be buried alongside his wife in the spring at Hope Cemetery in Worcester. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME of Northampton has been entrusted with his servi5ces. For more info, please visit https://www.google.com/search?q=Drozdafunerallhome.com

David, Florence and family would have experienced the flood that took place in the Connecticut River Valley in the spring of 1936.   Here are some pictures of that flood.