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JOHN BOOTHROYD Obituary

BOOTHROYD, John F., Sr. Age 88 of Maynard, MA, Dec. 23, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Sally Ann (Lydon), to whom he was married 61 years at the time of her passing in 2017. Father of John Boothroyd Jr & wife Nancy, Thomas Boothroyd, Maureen Cassidy & husband Edward Morandi Jr., & Michael Boothroyd & husband Patrick Cheng. Also survived by grandchildren: Joshua, Melissa, Jessica, Caroline, Kristopher, William, Michael; several great-grandchildren & cousins, nieces, nephews & their families. Son of the late Harry & Mary (Dooley) Boothroyd. Brother of the late Joseph, Mary Ruth Migliaccio, Reverend Mother Irene Helen Boothroyd and Rita LeSage. Due to pandemic restrictions, graveside services in Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard, are private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, CT 06751. Retired from GenRad. US Army vet. Korean War. Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2020.

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Peggy

December 29, 2020

So sorry for your loss, I have known your dad throughout the years, he was a kind gentle man, it was a honer to take care of him, he would always ask "what's up in Maynard", we would talk of times in Maynard, thoughts are with you all, especially Maureen, who made sure he had the best shirts ever, to burgers which he enjoyed and beautiful balloon arrangements, he looked forward to your visits, I will greatly miss him, prayers for you all

Peggy

December 29, 2020

I have known him throughout the years, he was a wonderful man, and it was a honor to help take care of him, he would always ask me "what's new in Maynard, I will miss him, my thoughts are with his family, Maureen you were so good to him, with his burgers to balloon arrangements, prayers to all

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