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Roger Lorrey Obituary
was Tewksbury special-ed teacher, vet; 84
PEPPERELL -- Roger Russell "Russ" Lorrey, died in his home surrounded by his family on May 6, following a long illness.
Russ was born in Lowell, MA on December 9, 1925 to Dora Elizabeth (White) and William Fletcher Lorrey.
He served in the US Navy Armed Guard and was a decorated veteran of WWII. As a signalman on the Liberty ships SS Felix Grundy and James M. Gillis, he participated in missions to Murmansk, Russia, France, and the Mediterranean and an LST 718 in the Pacific Theater.
After the war, he married Helen F. McGuire on August 17, 1947. Together, they built a home in Tewksbury where they lived until moving to Pepperell in 1969.
Russ worked in retail while earning a degree in Business Administration (Marketing) at Boston University and later received a Master of Education at Boston State College. He taught special education for the Tewksbury Public School System, retiring after 23 years of service. Never one to be idle, he continued to work holding many jobs, including carpenter, house painter and security guard at NEBS.
An avid sportsman, he hunted and fished all his life. He was an amateur radio operator (W1VBO) for more than 60 years. Russ loved music, and he and Helen made a beautiful couple on any dance floor. Most everyone will remember him telling jokes - he quite enjoyed making people laugh.
Russ is survived by his beloved wife, Helen & their six children, Susan of Lowell; Joanne of Utah, Ellen & husband Mark Barton of Clinton, Janet & husband, Steve Harris of Amesbury, John and wife, Linda (Frawley) of Kittery Pt., Maine; Elizabeth of Groton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
At his request, no public services will be held. The family is grateful for the wonderful care and compassion provided by his family doctor, David M. Spiegelman MD, and Nashoba Nursing Services and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, 2 Shaker Rd. Suite D225, Shirley, MA 01464.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Lorrey
May 19, 2010
Our condolences on your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Meg Smith and
Lawrence Carradini
May 13, 2010
So sorry for all, the memories of him and the BarbQ's are etched in my mind. He loved you all and always made Tim ad I laugh. What a gift to all of you!! Juanita/Tim Fields
Enrico/Lucy Delzio
May 10, 2010
Dear Susan -
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad passing away....Our sincerest sympathy to you & family.
Affectionately, cousins, Lucy & Trit
Greg Tourian
May 9, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Love,
Greg, Maura and Halle Tourian
ed mcguire
May 9, 2010
I will always remember Russ as a funny compassionate man who cared for his extended family Very Much. He hated to fly so he drove to Las Vegas NV to visit a few times before trying the flying experience. I always thought that his fear of flying was odd for a man so smart! Being a special ed teacher is truly a special skill, Uncle Russ will be missed by many, Love Ed McGuire
mark barton
May 9, 2010
DAD
I have only had you in my life a few years. The times we spent with each other where fun. We have the same sense of humor like bad jokes etc. You helping me make the deck and letting me do all the work hahaha .Wish we had alot more to spend with other but that was not ment be.I will miss you. But i still have mom to love .and of corse all the rest of your kids.I hope you are in a happy place to tell more jokes to others. I'll miss you
love your son in law mark
jean stanton
May 9, 2010
To the entire Lorrey family: the world has lost a good man but his personality and sense of humor live on in all of you. Much love and prayers to all of you as you deal with the loss of a man who was obviously loved so much by so many. God Bless.
May 8, 2010
Dear Helen and family,
Sending our love and condolences at this sad time. We too loved Russ and will cherish his memory of jokes and laughter. His ability to put others at ease and his fantastic dancing are hallmarks of his time with all of us. He was a hero too for his efforts in WWll, but he always played down that fact-a genuine patriot. We will see you all soon.
Dan and Aleen-
May 8, 2010
i love you so much
love, jadyn lorrey
May 8, 2010
I love you and miss you great grampy.
love,Eva Grace
Sue Francesconi
May 8, 2010
The Lorreys are an amazing family and I know your strength and love will help you recover from this difficult loss. Please know that many good wishes and prayers are being sent your way. Russell was an incredible man, husband, father and part of a generation of truly great Americans.
Eleanor McGuire
May 8, 2010
We will always remember the good times, Uncle Russ with his jokes and the fire hose on the 4th of July. Will be sadly missed by all
"The McGuire's."
Richard Zbieg
May 8, 2010
I worked with Russ back at the Tewksbury Junior High School in the early 70's. He was like a father to me with his wisdom and stories and advice to never take yourself too seriously.
He was truly a teacher's teacher. I learned much from him and carried it with me in my long teaching career.
God bless him.
Richard Zbieg
Lowell, MA
BILL AND JEAN SABER
May 8, 2010
TO HELEN AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RUSS PASSING ON,HE HAS GOT TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS YOU RUSS REST IN PEACE OLD NEIGHBOR. BILL AND JEAN SABER
May 8, 2010
We will remember you for so many things - your jokes, your stories, your funny finger trick, your wisdom - to name just a few.... We love you and miss you....
Love,
Katie, Freddie, Eva, Jadyn, Gavin and baby #4
May 8, 2010
Helen & Family, So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Margie & George (Crotty) Carnevale, Orlando, Florida
May 8, 2010
Helen & Family So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Margie & George (Crotty) Carnevale, Orlando, Florida
ALLEN DIAMOND
May 8, 2010
WITH MY DEAPEST CONDOLANCES TO HELEN AND FAMILY.
RUSS WAS A DEAR COUSIN WHO A GREAT PERSON.
L,S,J,A Lorrey
May 8, 2010
You'll always be with us in our hearts...we love you.
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