John J. Wrin, 74, of 175 High Street, Jefferson died on Friday, March 17, 2006 in Holden Nursing Home after an illness.

He leaves his wife of  47 years, Barbara B. (Chase) Wrin; a son, Edward L. Wrin and his wife Izabel of Jefferson; and a brother, Edward F. Wrin of Worcester. He was born in Worcester the son of Edward and Mary J. (Alemida) Wrin and lived here all his life.

Mr. Wrin graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and was head laundryman at Worcester State Hospital in Worcester, retiring in 1979.  He previously worked at St. Vincent Hospital, Rutland State Sanatorium and Rutland Heights Hospital. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Jefferson, the Disabled American Veterans and a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and was awarded four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.