Milton Harold Wade

Milton Harold Wade, 82, of Oak Hill Avenue, Attleboro, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Brockton where he had been a patient for the past month. He was the 41-year companion of Priscilla A. Sweet of Norton. Born in the Sheldonville section of Wrentham on June 20, 1932, he was a son of the late Fred C. and Ette L. (Emerson) Wade. He was a resident of the City of Attleboro for the past 62 years. He was a 1950 graduate of Wrentham High School and attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Mr. Wade was an Airline Transport Pilot flying Lear jets and was also a flight instructor. He was the owner and operator of Paugus Bay Seaplane Base in Lakeport, New Hampshire. Mr. Wade proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 - 1956 during the Korean War era. His favorite pastimes included hiking, snowmobiling and traveling to America's National Parks in the Western part of the country. He also liked to make trips to New Hampshire several times each year. In addition to his companion, he leaves a sister: Hazel M. Gardner and her husband, Raymond Gardner, of Wrentham; a sister-in-law: Helen Wade, wife of his late brother - Raymond Wade, of Wrentham; a niece: Kim L. Platek and her husband, John Platek, of Webster; a nephew: Daniel W. Gardner and his wife, Cindy Gardner, of Wrentham and several extended family members and good friends. He was also the brother of the late Dorothy E. Johnson whom had resided in Attleboro. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veteran's Honors on FRIDAY, September 5, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of a ride to visitation simply call the funeral home directly at 508-695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service with Veteran's Honors on SATURDAY, September 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with Rev. Kelly K. Thibeault, Pastor of the First Congregational "Oldtown" Church, Old Post Road, North Attleboro, MA, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Acote's Cemetery, Chepachet, Rhode Island. Children's room is available during the visitation and the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Wade's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 State Street - Unit #200, Providence, RI 02908. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200