Timothy Lorden Sr.

PEPPERELL -- Timothy J. Lorden Sr., 85, of 65 Mill St., passed peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer. He left, as he lived, surrounded by his loving family. He will now be reunited with his beloved wife Ida L. (LeBlanc) Lorden, who passed away in 1978 in the 28th year of their marriage.

Timothy was born in Pepperell on June 29, 1922, a son of Charles and Josephine (Gardner) Lorden and was a lifelong Pepperell resident. He was always proud of the business that he founded and grew with his father and brothers, Lorden Oil Company. For more than 60 years, Timothy was the president and co-owner of Lorden Oil Company, based in the communities of Townsend, Pepperell, Ayer and Hollis, N.H. He was a leader in the Pepperell community. In addition to his family far and wide, Timothy loved dancing, his times in Florida, waterskiing and being the “clerk of the works.” He will be missed by his children, the many people who call him their friend, his customers and the community. In his younger days, he was active in all local sports, playing for many Pepperell teams, including the Green Wave basketball team. His children and grandchildren continue his love for basketball. He set an example for all through his strength and determination, always making time to be there when you needed him the most.

During World War II, he proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He had attended St. Joseph’s Church in Pepperell and St. John’s Church in Townsend.

Timothy is survived by his four sons and their wives, Timothy J. and Dawn Lorden Jr., Gary and Heidi Lorden, all of Townsend, Michael and Gail Lorden of Westford, Ted and Christine Lorden of Dunstable; two daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Paul Collette of Westminster, Pamela and Roy Medeiros of Townsend. Timothy was the dear brother of Raymond Lorden of Hollis, N.H., and Kay Hynes of Pepperell and the cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of five. He is the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three infant children, Deborah, Bradley and Jeffery, and his grandson, Michael J. Lorden II of Westford. He was the brother of the late John Lorden, Charles Lorden, Richard Lorden and Norman Lorden, all of Pepperell, and Eileen Shaughnessy of Groton.

LORDEN -- His friends are invited to share his memories on Monday, Oct. 8, from 5-8 at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Route 2A, Ayer. Please see anderson funeral.com for additional information. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Church, Tarbell Street, Pepperell. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Pepperell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Lorden II Scholarship Foundation, Enterprise Bank, 323 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886.