William F. Cass

Athol: William F. Cass Jr., 73, of Athol, Ma. passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cass was the past president of N.D. Cass Co., Inc., of Athol, N.C. Cass Co. of Brent, Alabama and Cass Sales Company in New York City. For many years he operated Cass Dairy Farms in Athol. Mr. Cass was a life long member of the Athol-Orange Elks Club. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club, Camp Cheneo, Petersham Curling Club and the Toy Manufacturers of America. Mr. Cass owned harness race horses for over 40 years. His passion for the sport took him from Maine to Florida. He was a member of the Standardbred Owners of New England, New York, New Jersey and Florida. Bill enjoyed many years of retirement in Pompano Beach, Florida. Bill was known to enjoy an occasional bet now and then and loved his trips to Las Vegas and Foxwoods. Mr. Cass, the son of the late William F. Cass Sr. and Mabel E. (Peppard) Cass was born in Athol on June 28, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha (Still) Cass, his two daughters, Gina L. Cass of Old Orchard Beach, Me. and Lori Stewart of Athol, his two sons, Bradford N. Cass and Wm. Brent Cass of Athol, He is also survived by his fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane Cass Rayment and his grandson Bradford Coughlan. Calling hours will be held at the Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main Sr., Athol on Thursday, July 26th from 5PM to 8PM. The Funeral Service will be held at the Athol Congregational Church, 1225 Chestnut St., Athol on Friday, July 27th at 10AM. Burial will follow at Silver Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Athol Historical Society, 1307 Main St., Athol or the Athol Congregational Church, 1225 Chestnut St., Athol. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.fiskefuneralhome.com. Fiske Funeral Home 1356 Main St., Athol is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });