Kenneth William "Buddy" Bixby

89, of Nashua, NH formerly of Natick, MA, died Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua, NH. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna G. (Castle) Bixby to whom he had been married for sixty-two years. Mr. Bixby was born on December 27, 1918 the son of Edward and Rosemary (Donnelly) Bixby and brother to the late Edward, Ambrose, and Emily Bixby Vanderhoof. He was adored by his family including: two daughters, Terrill Ann Byrne of Ashland, MA and former son-in-law, Edward C. Byrne of Natick, MA; Deborah Mary Mullan and her husband, Thomas Mullan of Mason, NH; two grandchildren, Kristine Byrne Arapoff and her husband Christopher Arapoff of Chesterfield, VA; Andrew Stewart Kenneth Mullan of Mason, NH; and one great-grandson, Nathan C. Arapoff of Chesterfield, VA. Kenneth Bixby joined the United States Coast Guard in 1941, consequently, entered the U.S. Navy during World War II serving his country in the European Theater. He earned 2 Bronze Stars, a Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal during his service aboard the U.S.S. Duane. After serving his country, he was employed at Eastern Gas & Fuel/Boston Gas Company for forty-five years, retiring in 1974. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. A funeral will be held from the Porcella Funeral Home, 876 Winthrop Ave., REVERE on Saturday, November 10, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere. Visiting hours one hour prior to funeral from 9-10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.