Published in the October 2, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Eugene W. Haas of Wakefield passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Gene, a Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Michigan in the Class of 1952, was the husband of Ethel Davy Haas for 66 years. She predeceased Gene in 2007.

Mr. Haas was the father of Robert Haas of Wakefield and William Haas of Chattanooga, Tenn. He was also the grandfather of Ian, Taylor and Robert.

Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Daily Item.