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John Lund Obituary
Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1920, son of Lola Worth Lund and Marquard H. Lund. He attended school in Oslo, Norway, the Loomis School, and graduated from Williams College in 1941. During the Second World War, he served with the British 8th Army in North Africa and as an ensign in the United States Merchant Marine.
He leaves three daughters, Tina Lund and Bob Harding of St. Paul, MN, Wendy Lund and Bryan Stern of San Diego, CA, and Lilla Lund and James McGuiness of Belgrade, Montana; two grandsons, Britton (Rebecca) Piehler of Seattle, WA, and Timothy (Sarah) Piehler of St. Paul, MN; great-grandson, Henry Piehler of St. Paul, MN; and his love, Ginger Navickas of Worcester. He also leaves his brother Mark of Montclair, NJ, his first wife Rosamond Rockwell of Worcester, his second wife, Catharine C. Lund, of Falmouth, ME and many, many close friends, too numerous to mention.
Jack's career from 1945 to retirement in 1970 was mainly in the paper industry where he was President of New England Envelope Co, S&S Paper Co, and Worcester Converting Co. He also served as a Director of a number of corporations including Mechanics Bank, International Packings, and Concordia Co. After retirement he became involved in several organizations dealing with health, such as Director of Memorial Hospital, President and Honorary Life Director of Massachusetts Easter Seal Society, and served several years at the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Planning Agency. He also was a founder and Director of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and served as a Director of a number of human service and educational institutions. He established the John W. Lund Fund Community Achievement Award with Clark University and the Renaissance Award Fund with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Jack received the Parker Trowbridge Founders Award for his outstanding contribution to the Massachusetts Easter Seal Society. He contributed in myriad ways to the benefit of individuals and the community at large.
Jack was a source of inspiration for all those who knew him, particularly his family. He was the most fantastic, loving, supportive father anybody could have asked for. Jack was the Yoyo champion of Norway, he flailed away at racquet sports for much of his life, skied for 75 years on many of the world's mountains, and was a devoted sailor who cruised over 80,000 miles in his own sailboats. He shared his passion for the sea, the outdoors and discovering new things with family and countless friends. He had a good time.
The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main Street, Worcester, MA. A reception will follow. There will not be a receiving line.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, or Massachusetts Easter Seal Society.
Caswell-King Funeral Home 474 Grove St. is directing arrangements.
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Betsy Densmore
August 19, 2010
Dear Tina & Wendy,
I am another of the many folks who was blessed to share some of your Dad's interests. I got to "crew" on the Rennaissance several times which made for many hours of great conversation and some spectacular memories of beautiful coastlines. Also, he was beloved by everyone in my family and thus included whenever Densmores hosted holiday or Betsy-is-in-town gatherings. We will miss him very much.
August 8, 2010
Dear Lilla,
I was so very sorry to learn of your tremendous loss. How well I remember this adoring, loving, caring father when you were in my First Grade class at Bancroft. He was always planning the next adventure with you .... skiing, sailing, etc. and always finding a new book or new topic for you to learn about. Please know that my sincere sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time. (I know what you are going through because I just lost my beloved Dad two months ago.) Hold him on a pedestal as your hero every day.....
Jewell Holden
Millie Dalton
August 7, 2010
Dear Tina and Wendy,
I am so saddened that Jack has left this world. Here are a few reflections on what Jack meant to me. I am sure he touched many people in his life because he was an exemplary human being who cared about his fellow man.
Jack was a huge influence on my life. We moved to Southboro when I was 10 years old. I was on braces and crutches, as a result of polio. Here we came. A southern family with two little girls with deep southern drawls. That was the first thing that Jack went to work on! My sister, Dede, and I took a lot of teasing until we learned the right way to speak!
We would ride to school with Jack, Tina and Wendy every day. The commute was long from Southboro to Worcester, so Jack would make us listen to the news on the radio. (An NPR type of show). Jack would quiz us. He was always was challenging us to think. On these commutes, I became awakened to international issues and this interest later shaped my career in the international field.
Jack believed in me. He believed I could be more than just a pretty little girl on crutches. He believed I could do sports. For starters, he was determined that I could ice skate! He tried to figure out how. He was always trying to figure out things. He taught me the value of critical thinking and questioning things. It didn't take him long to come up with a plan for ice skating. He designed a metal device, with a jagged end that fit on to my crutches. I will never forget the feeling I had when I put an ice skate on my right leg and took off on the ice. It was the sense of sheer freedom and joy.
Later, he tried to figure out how I could ski. We tried the baby slope at Big Bromley, but my paralyzed left leg kept sliding in the opposite direction. This was not going to work! So, Jack put me on his back and took me down the advanced slope. I will never forget the sensation of being on top of the world and the swooshing, steep descent. (I am glad that I have an excuse not to ski! It is for the brave!)
Because of Jack, I realize how important it is to mentor a young person. Those four years as a pre-teen in New England were difficult but Jack found a way to help me fit in. He took the time to care. I loved Jack. His spirit will live within me always.
Love, Millie
August 3, 2010
Dear Lilla, Wendy and Tina,
I'm sorry you have lost your wonderful father, and so grateful for the love he shared with my sister Ginger. He was an admirable man who made a positive difference in the world.
God Bless you,
Susan Black
Pat Inzerillo
August 3, 2010
I never have left a message for anyone that I did not know, but just reading about Mr. Lund in the morning Telegram and Gazette and seeing his picture, I felt I must. He sounded like a fantastic person, one person I would have loved to know. So sorry for your loss.
George Moore
August 3, 2010
The Moores are saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Jack was among my parents' closest friends for many decades. Peace to Jack and his family.
August 3, 2010
Dear Ginger,
I am so sorry for your loss, but happy that you were loved by and that you loved such a wonderful man.
Nancy Corey
August 3, 2010
All the Grattons are so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great great friend to Jim and a constant visitor when he was ill. My dad loved him and always had a smile on his face when he talked about him. Duncan , Pat , Jeffrey , and Carole Gratton.
Bernadette M. Nelson
August 2, 2010
Dear Ginger, My deepest sympathies to you, your family, and friends on the loss of Jack. May your memories help to sustain you in the years ahead. Bernadette Nelson
Jack and Frank (Buddy) Ball on one of our sailing trips from Padanaram.
Liz Ball
August 2, 2010
David Day
August 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peace,
August 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always appreciate Jack's love and generosity to Tim and Sarah and his joy in seeing the pictures of Henry.
Jane and Jack Rose
Tina Zlody
August 1, 2010
Jack was a great man and friend. I will miss him.
Tina
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