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1948
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2016
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John Kendall Obituary
of Leominster; 67
LEOMINSTER -- John H. "Jack" Kendall, 67, died October 16, 2016, at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, after an illness.
Jack leaves one brother, Robert E. Kendall of NY; two sisters, Mary Jane Williams of Southbridge and Kathleen M. Kendall of CA; seven nieces and nephews, Jennifer Nielsen, Melanie Kendall, Jodi Beth Tretheway, Scott Williams, Jessica Rooke, Lauren Tourigny, Brennagh Tourigny; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Jack was born in Westfield, MA, on December 23, 1948, a son of the late David C. and Madeleine (Lavoie) Kendall.
He was a parishioner of St. Leo's Church in Leominster. Jack's passion was being a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. He was a lifelong member, and was a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he received many scouting awards including the Silver Beaver Award, Bronze Pelican, the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, and the Bennett Merker Award. For many years Jack served as Scoutmaster for Troop 823, a troop for boys and young men with disabilities in Fitchburg. Jack was loved by all who met him; he touched every person he met. He could often be found eating breakfast with friends at the Family Café in Fitchburg.
KENDALL -- Jack's funeral will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Church, 128 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster, MA.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in the funeral home, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to Boy Scout Troop 823, care of Ken Lavoie, 2 Elmwood Ave., Leominster, MA 01453 or may be left at the funeral home.
Please visit www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net for further information.
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Geraldine Stanton
October 14, 2023
Jack you are truly missed by the Stanton family, we hold you in our hearts forever. Mom (Barbara) still has your picture beside her. You are loved and missed jack.
Cindy
October 23, 2016
He remembered you and your family, showing concern for others always.
Cindy
October 23, 2016
Always a kind and caring conversation was had with him.
Cindy
Grace Miller
October 20, 2016
I remember Jack from our Burbank Hospital days...he also knew my husband Budd as kids...Jack was always smiling and willing to help anyway he could. Sad to hear of his passing.
frank mazzarella
October 20, 2016
I've known Jackie since Lancaster Street School and his spirit shone through even then...I was always happy and proud to see him at Kings Department Store. Jackie represents the good in mankind and deserves all the rewards that we have been promised. RIP
Phyllis Shugrue
October 19, 2016
Sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him at King's. He always had a smile on his face.
Julie
October 19, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jack :( He will be greatly missed!!
Tim Tietgens
October 19, 2016
It was a pleasure and an honor to meet you as well as seeing you around town. Sending my deepest condolences to you and all your family. May you rest with the angels now.
October 19, 2016
Jack was truly a great guy and loved by all of us. He will truly be missed.
Rest in peace.
- Barbara Stanton, Robert Stanton Jr. and Geraldine Stanton
Jim Boissoneau
October 19, 2016
Jackie was a sweetheart of a man. He cared more for others than himself, and living in this world he was a gift to the ones that knew him. Always asking you "how are you, you doing Ok I hope". Now your with Jesus!!! Great reward!!!
Mike Penney
October 19, 2016
Having worked at Camp Wanocksett for many years, I've gotten to know Jack from his yearly week at summer camp. There is simply no one with a bigger heart than Jack. Camp will not be the same without him, and we will work to honor his memory at a place he loved so much.
Rick and Janet Lavoie
October 19, 2016
Every person who crossed Jack's path in the past seventy years was touched by his joy, generosity and goodness.
Kathy and Mary Jane, all of us who loved Jack are so grateful for the loving care and support that you gave him over the years. Rest easy now. Sleep well. Mad, Dave,Gramp and Mary will take it from here.
Karen
October 18, 2016
Jack will be truly missed by all who knew him. I was so fortunate to have gotten to know Jack over the last few years. He was a an amazing man who had a heart of gold. Rest in peace Jack.
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