Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
CLINTON/LEOMINSTER
John F. Nugent, 76, of Leominster, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family, after an illness.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn P. (Kane) Nugent; five sons: Joseph Nugent and his wife, Toni, and Mark Nugent, all of Clinton, Gregory Nugent and Shawn Nugent, both of Marshfield, and Todd Nugent and his wife, Erin, of Hudson; two brothers, David Nugent of Brewster, formerly of Dracut, and Leonard Nugent of Nashua, NH; fourteen grandchildren: Jacob, Johnny, & Eden Nugent, Stephanie Spencer, Cole & Rachel Nugent, and Shannon, Andrew, Jack, David, Ben, James, Marie & Adam Nugent, along with all his nieces and nephews. He was looking forward to the birth of his first great-granddaughter, due in September. A brother, George Nugent, predeceased him.
John was born and raised in Lowell, the son of George and Loretta (Medcalf) Nugent. A graduate of Lowell High School, he attended Bradshaw Business School, Lowell. He served as a Private First Class in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on March 23, 1953.
For 32 years, John worked at the former ITT Suprenant of Clinton as a wire extruder, retiring in 1997. Following retirement, he worked part-time for several years as a security guard at Weetabix of Clinton.
He was a former member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, and enjoyed his time with family and friends, especially when they included visits to the race track and vacationing in Gloucester and at Hampton Beach.
John's funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., prior to the funeral service. In lieu flowers, donations may be made in memory of John to Allegiance Hospice Foundation, c/o Allegiance Hospice
Dear Marilyn, Joseph, Toni, Mark, Greg, Shawn, Todd, Erin and families,
Thinking of you in your loss. With our deepest sympathy.
Affectionately, Sylvia Quinn and Joanne Sills
Albany, NY
July 09, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of your Dads passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sean Barry
July 08, 2010 | Brockton, MA
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darryl Harbarger
July 08, 2010 | North Billerica, MA
Dear Leonard and David and John's wife and children:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
I remember John well from the old neighborhood and he was always good for a laugh-very kind and a good athlete.
Our families were always close and I have many fond memories of the house on West St.
July 08, 2010
Dear Leonard,David, John's wife Marilyn, and Children:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss and you are in our prayers.
I remember John from the old neighborhood and remember that John would always made me laugh. He was a gentleman and a good athlete.
Our families were always close in our early years and I can remember going to the house on West St.
Jack and Linda O'Brien Chelmsford
July 08, 2010
I truely feel for all of you at this time. You are all in my thoughts.
Jeff O'Donnell
July 08, 2010 | Walpole, MA
Very sorry for your loss
Mary and Art W
July 08, 2010
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Ann Young-Gendreau
July 07, 2010 | Nashua, NH
