- Date Of Birth: April 3, 1941
- Date Of Death: June 1, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
WESTFIELD – Lester “Les” H Eldridge, Sr, 81, of Westfield, MA, passed away on June 1, 2022, at Renaissance Manor in Holyoke, MA.
Les was born on April 3, 1941, in Westfield, MA, to the late Lester William Eldridge and Cassaline B (Warner) Eldridge.
Les proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 – 1970 as a Technical Sargent working as a helicopter mechanic. He then joined the United States Air Force as a C-5 Crew Chief from 1970 – 1996. Les served during the Vietnam Era, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom.
Les had worked as a mechanic at Fenton Garage in his earlier years.
Les enjoyed the time he spent restoring his trucks. He also enjoyed taking many Senior Day Trips with his companion Bonnie Miller, going to concerts, and out to eat.
Les is predeceased by his parents and his son Lester Eldridge. Survivors include his companion Bonnie Miller, his daughters Rosalind “Lindy” Eldridge-Nagle and Judy Davis and her husband Dan, his grandchildren: Erin, Jillayne, Brian, Josh, Christina, Dan Jr, and Adam, his daughter in law Lori Eldridge, his support dog Buddy, his 2 cats Frosty and Love Bug, along with many other family members and friends.
