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John Christopher Obituary
of Leominster
LEOMINSTER - John P. Christopher, of Leominster, MA, passed away at his home on February 28, 2019.
He leaves his daughter Angela Christopher, her partner Dean LaPlante and grandson Dean LaPlante Jr. of North Woodstock, NH. He also leaves his brother Thomas Christopher and several nieces including Kim Gravelle, Katie Casavant, Mary Beth Christopher and nephew Paul Christopher. He was predeceased by his brother Paul (Albie) Christopher in 1996. John also leaves behind his beloved cat, Milo.
Mr. Christopher was born on April 13, 1955 in Leominster, MA, the son of Albert F. and Angela D. (Dral) Christopher. He was educated in the Leominster public schools and attended Fitchburg State University, continued his education studying the law and graduated from Suffolk University.
He was also a member of the Massachusetts National Guard. He later took an interest in flying and was able to receive a commercial pilot's license for helicopters and often took vacationing tourists in the New Hampshire lakes regions on guided flights to enjoy the panoramic vistas of that region. His interest and passion for flying later extended into ultra-light aircraft flying through the mountains and valleys of northern New Hampshire. He was a member and officer of the PRA flying club.
Mr. Christopher also owned and operated the Christopher Tree Service with operations in central Massachusetts and northern New Hampshire. Throughout his life Mr. Christopher displayed the work ethics taught to him by his parents and was known for his ability to complete difficult projects in the tree industry that others would not tackle. He lived his life to the fullest and made many friends throughout his journey.
Burial will be private. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at the Leominster VFW on Friday May 3rd, from 1pm-3pm.
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Sandy Woffard
May 23, 2019
Was sorry to hear that he passed. My condolences Angela. I will miss the online talks he and I had and the memories we shared from long ago. Just had a funny memory of him keeping a pet duck in his apartment. He was fun, no doubt about that. He loved his daughter Angela and wanted the best for her. I am sorry for your loss.
Carlo
April 30, 2019
still remember when we worked at Pheasant Run. Rest in Peace, John.
Kristal Dubovick and Chuckie Granata.... and your little sausage Poncho
April 19, 2019
Remembering these past 2 years with you here with us back home in Leominster and thinking all our long talks, countless dinners together and all your unforgettable stories. I Thank you John for being my friend. We will miss you so dearly, but we promise to keep you close in our hearts always . Fly free and high now John P Christopher... the sky was your favorite place to be!
Soar to the limits....Rest in Peace my good friend until we meet again.
Bud Meadows
April 15, 2019
Tommy: Sorry to hear about John's passing. I still think about Albie all the time.
Jill (Anderson) George
April 14, 2019
To all of John's family,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember John as one of the lift operators at Pheasant Run. Those were the best of times! He would let me know when the last lift of the day was so that I could ski down Richard's field and cow path to go home. Rest in peace, John.
Sincerely,
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