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Alfred Herget Obituary

Alfred C. Herget
Former President of

Westford Youth Hockey, coach, Vet; 78

WESTFORD -- Alfred C. Herget, 78, of Westford, died Wednesday, August 12th, 2015, following a 10 year battle with cancer.

He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, December 28th, 1936, son of the late Alfred C & Matilda (Turner) Herget. He was extremely proud of his Nova Scotian heritage. As a teenager, he came to the United States, eventually settling in Westford.

He graduated from Lowell Technical Institute and received his MBA from Northeastern University.

Mr. Herget served in the 65th Battalion of the U.S. Army out of Fort Monmouth, NJ and later Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He served 18 months in Okinawa.

Al worked for many years in the Printed Circuit Industry for NVF Company. Al owned and operated Al Herget Real Estate for many years and later founded Advanced Technical Marketing, serving as CEO and President. In retirement, Al held various jobs over the years including Limo Driver, Ski Resort, and Funeral Home attendant.

Through his life, Al was very involved within his community. He served as President of Westford Youth Hockey, president of Northeast Circuits Association (NECA), Past President of Northeastern University Taylor Society, was a Mason, and a Member of the Westford Finance Committee. Throughout his years, Al coached youth hockey, baseball, and was coach of the Lowell Junior Chiefs (17-21 year olds). He was also a committee member involved in Westford's 275th Anniversary celebration.

Mr. Herget enjoyed many hobbies including cooking, gardening, farming, raising animals, traveling and boating. His real passions were hockey, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Al is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pamela A (Kligerman) (Goldthwaite) Herget; one sister and her husband, Madeline & Aubrey Acker of Maine; two daughters and their husbands, Sheila & Scott Hulings of Westford, MA, Terese & Neil Downs of Canada; one son, Alfred C. (Chet) Herget III of Littleton, MA; two step-sons, Jason and Jeanine (Menicci) Goldthwaite of Pepperell, MA, and Joey Goldthwaite and Stephanie Morris of Pasadena, CA; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wife, Jeanne Purpura.

Al will be greatly missed by his loyal terrier, Cassidy, and all the many friends he has accumulated throughout the years.

Al was predeceased by two brothers, Albert and Burley Herget.

HERGET -- ALFRED C. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Service will be on Tuesday at 11 o'clock at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 75 Cold Spring Rd., Westford. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, www.cancer.org. Funeral Director, Paul A. Hardy, Jr. For online condolences, visit BLAKEFUNERALHOME.COM and visit us on Facebook.

Published by Lowell Sun from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2015.
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We miss you, Al...the heart never forgets.

Chriss

August 9, 2022

August 11, 2020 ~ Five years down the road and we still miss you madly. You are present in spirit, conversation, and love, in every family gathering we hold, Al. And you always will be...❤

Chriss Johnson

Family

August 11, 2020

Pam and Chet, sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Al. He was a neighborhood legend.

Christopher Lindsay

August 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pam. Al was a great friend to my Dad and he will be terribly missed. I hope he is finally resting comfortably and peacefully.

Nancy Keele

August 18, 2015

Many prayers and tons of good memories about your wonderful husband, Pam. May his memory be eternal ... Ginnie and Dean Kimball

August 18, 2015

Pam
So sorry. A good man who will be missed.

Chris Romeo

August 17, 2015

Pam,
So sorry to hear about Al
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie welch

August 16, 2015

Thank you for your service Rest in peace

August 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss he was a wonderful man.

The Guilmette family

August 16, 2015

so sorry for your loss....may god bless you all in your time of sorrow...

nancy squeglia

August 15, 2015

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