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John Wood Obituary
Mr. Wood spent his early life in Shrewsbury where attended and graduated from Shrewsbury High School class of 1965. He also attended Eastern Nazarene College and was Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War Era.
At the time of his death he had been employed at Tewksbury Hospital as the Asset Manager, prior to that he had been employed as the Environmental Service Manager at Nashua Memorial Hospital. A long time member of the Community Church of Pepperell he was as one of the past Choir Directors. His voice and love of music allowed him to be a member of the Montachusett Chorale in Leominster.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years Joan L. (Pike) Wood and would have celebrated there 34th Wedding anniversary on Sept 7. his devoted children John L. Wood III and his wife Lisa of Pepperell, James L. Wood of Portland, OR and Jeffrey L. Wood of Pepperell; a brother, Stanley Wood of Mont Vernon, NY; a sister, Joan Ethier of Shrewsbury, MA and was "Grampy" to his adoring grandchildren, Eva G. and Owen C. Wood of Pepperell.
Funeral Services will be at 10 A.M. Sat. Sept 1, 2007 at the Community Church of Pepperell, Townsend St. Visiting hours at the HAMILTON-MCGAFFIGAN Funeral Home, 37 Main St. (Rte 113) Pepperell, Fri. 5-8 P.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Pepperell.
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for John Wood
Allan Weagle
August 24, 2022
Probably one of my two closest friends in high school John and I sat at lunch together for three years. He played the French Horn in the band and orchestra. I remember him always looking up to and was extremely proud of Stan his older brother. I'm sure he qualifies to be with our heavenly father and his posterity needs to know he followed the words of William Wadsworth
"The best part of a good man's life is the small, self-forgotten deeds of kindness which he did for his fellow man" An Excellent way to live your life.
Alison Miner
September 1, 2007
My deepest condolences are being sent your way. Since I've moved from Pepperell, many friends and neighbors have passed away, including my own husband, Larry. Joan, I wish for you and your family to stay close together and live in the grand memories of John. I enjoyed all of your family musical abilities through the years and know that your lives will be stronger because of this bond. I will miss John, but know he is at peace.
The Trivedi Family
August 31, 2007
To the entire Wood Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Allan Weagle
August 31, 2007
It with great regret that I heard of John's passing. John and I played in the Shrewsbury High School band together and were very close in junior high school and High school. John always was a very classy and friendly person and respected by all. Many of my most treasured moments in my teen years include memories of John. I offer my most sincere condolences.
I want all his posterity to know that when John was growing up his values and priorities in life were Love of GOD, Love of Family, Love of hard work, and Love of country.
Although I have not spoken to John in over 20 years I suspect his values and his personal standards have not deviated one iota.
My love and prayers go out to you.
Allan H Weagle
Class of 1965 Shrewsbury High School
Rev. Roland and Norma Anderson
August 31, 2007
Dearest Family and Friends,
Our deepest sympathies are with you all and with you we mourn the passing of one whose name brings up so many wonderful memories of years past in Shrewsbury and Worcester.
Our prayers are with all of you, especially the family.
Andy and Norma Anderson
Kim Ethier
August 30, 2007
Dear Aunt Joan, John, Jim and Jeff, I am sorry that I will not be able to make it home in time to celebrate Uncle John's life and mourn his passing with you on Saturday. I will remember his cheerful spirit and smile and the comfort of listening to him sing hymns at family events. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Susan Champoux
August 30, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of John Wood Jr. I worked with John @ Tewksbury Hospital for a long time. May God Bless You All.
Lois Pentland
August 30, 2007
Words cannot express the feelings that I have for John and his entire family. Remembering as far back as John dating Joan, then marriage and children. I am priviledged to have had the Pike Family as family friends and co-worker, Carl. Singing for John as he directed has been some of the best years at the Community Church. His direction in musical intrepretation as well as his direction for me personally will stay with me for my lifetime. He has been a loving friend and mentor. Remembering all the songs he tried so hard to whip us into shape. The times he had us walk and sing at the same time to try and learn a rhythm. The Guild Christmas Concert, the many cantatas, Christmas eve and Maundy Thursday music. A choir family member with a huge impact on my directing and a supporter to my endeavors.
My experiences with his boys were always a pleasure; and I owe it to Jeff who challenges me to continue to practice the piano and organ so that I can better serve my choirs and the Lord.
I love you all greatly and thank God for allowing me to be a part of your lives.
"I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free. . .
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me".
Mike Zimmerman
August 30, 2007
I'd like to offer my deepest sympathy to the entire Wood Family. If a man's life can be measured by the love and respect of his family and friends, John's life was an enormous success.
Joy Stewart Mixon
August 30, 2007
Dear Joan, John III, Jeff and Jim; Words cannot express the heaviness my heart feels at the precious loss of John. I am so very sorry. We were blessed to have John and his love for music at The Community Church all those years. I will always remember those wonderful years. We have lost a gem. My love, thoughts and prayers to you all.
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