Dana E. Shattuck Sr.

Dana E. Shattuck, Sr. was Pepperell dairy farmer and gardener; 72 PEPPERELL Dana E. Shattuck, Sr., 72, of Pepperell, MA, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on November 21, 2008, after an extended illness. He was born in Pepperell, MA., November 12, 1936, son of the late Ralph E. Shattuck and Mildred (Lohnes) Shattuck. Mr. Shattuck is survived by his two sons, Dana E. Shattuck, Jr. and his wife, Denice, Gregory Shattuck and his wife, Donna, all from Townsend, MA. He is also survived by his two daughters, Deborah Karam of Townsend, and Christine L. Shattuck of Gardner, MA. In addition he leaves seven grandchildren, Tony Karam, Jr., Rachel Maynard, Deanna Shattuck, Dana Paul Shattuck, Devon Shattuck, Aimee Shattuck, and Lynn Shattuck; three brothers, Roger Shattuck of Florida, Fred Shattuck of Weare, N.H., and Ralph Shattuck of Peterborough, N.H.; and one sister, Jean (Shattuck, Clifford) Armstrong of Pepperell, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Shattuck graduated from Peter Fitzpatrick school in Pepperell, MA, class of 1954. In 1955, he took over the family dairy business, and in later years, grew vegetables. He also leaves behind his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Lou (McNiff) Shattuck. His second wife, Gillian (Dickson) Shattuck, and his companion of 14 years, Sue Postel. A well known figure in Pepperell, he will be sadly missed for his sense of humor, wit, and friendliness by friends, family, neighbors, and all who knew him. He was always happiest working on the farm, and took great pride in his crops, and his Ford tractors. SHATTUCK Visiting hours will be on Sunday Nov. 23, 4-7 P.M. at the Hamilton-McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main St., Pepperell, MA. With a funeral home service on Monday at 11 A.M. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nashoba Nursing & Hospice, 2 Shaker Rd., Suite D-225, Shirley, MA. 01464.