O-T-T-O spelled backwards

We lost our Otto. A Gentleman
June 20,1932 – December 27, 2018
                    
Otto was proud of his Norwegian Canadian heritage, the single child  born to Otto and Aasta in Montreal. He grew up in Dolbeau, Quebec where his father was an engineer in the paper industry. After college he came to the US where he worked for most of his work life, as a field service engineer on mechanical banking terminals. When that technology was phased out in the 80s, he settled in Lancaster MA to be near cousins in central Mass. He worked for some years at Weetabix in Clinton, and Intellitech Inc. in Hudson before retirement. He was an active member of the Senior Center in Lancaster and active for nearly 30 years in his beloved  Clinton Central Park AA group.

Otto was well known as a quiet , reserved, gentle man, but with a quick wit and sense of humor. His love of steam engines, railroad lore, maps and geography were well known. He enjoyed shopping and in particular the restaurant trips with the seniors. When working in Manhattan he belonged to the Sheepshead Bay yacht  club and enjoyed fishing. When in MA , he enjoyed driving trips to the family camp on Merrymeeting Bay in Maine where he will be laid to rest.

We celebrate Otto's life and are grateful for his nearly 30 years service to our group and AA in the North Central MA area.

Paul L. presents our fearless leader with a portrait on the occasion of 53 years!!! Happy Anniversary Tom. B !!!!

Wow! The Turpentine Twins are at it again. For Otto's 27th Katie did a super job portrait of him; and for Rocky's 31st, Paul did one of a nice big bass at Lake Whalom and the hooded stealth fisherman from Lancaster.

Mark D. Passed

Our friend Mark D. CCP "Class of '85", passed suddenly Wed Feb 3, 2016. Mark held many positions in the group over the years including Secretary, Treasurer and Greeter, was a longtime partner with Tom B. in "Inventory Row".

C@GOYA

Commitment to Whitinsville GOYA group. Wow!!! history was made. they had overbooked  not double booked not triple booked but quadruple booked! GOYA indeed!  I bet the collection was nice. Clinton brought many people as well . Tom B, Pat, Otto, Rocky, Tom G. Katie and Kathy V set out but got lost and gave up when they learned the situation. Otto wrapped it up with his usual " its the first drink" message.  the four groups were Cumberland Rhode Island, Newton Wellesley, Clinton, Westborough forge.

C@Charlton

Charlton Saturday  night , one of favorite groups to visit. 8 of us offered our experience (201 years) strength and hope. Great night.

C@Spencer

Nice ride to Spencer on a warm spring evening. Spencer group has always been a warm, respectful destination. 255 years of experience, strength, and hope in the cars My sandaled toes were still showing paint from a 6 year olds mothers day fun. Kathy V, Tom B, Jimmy, Rocky, Paul & Katie, Otto, Peter K, Ron and Dave F came along for support.