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charlotte sargent treadwell obituary, Lowell, MA

charlotte sargent treadwell

charlotte treadwell Obituary

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On September 1, 2024 Charlotte Sargent Treadwell slipped away peacefully in Bedford NH after a long illness. She was 92. Charlotte grew up in Lowell, the daughter of Leigh Wakefield Sargent and Jean Howard Sargent, and graduated from Lowell High School in 1949. She married Ernest "Bud" Treadwell who passed away in 2020. They were married for 69 years. Charlotte was a loving and indefatigable caregiver, raising 6 children in a tiny house in Centralville and then taking on 5 foster children until their adoptions. She was active in church (First United Baptist) and school (PTO, teacher's aide), and she made sure that her children had great summers at Lake Massapoag and Greenfield State Park. Charlotte and Bud later moved to New Hampshire to be closer to their children, and for many years she was a beloved librarian at Trinity High School in Manchester NH. She continued to enjoy camping, gardening, time with her grandchildren, and caring for dairy calves in East Washington NH. Charlotte was at home in the kitchen, inspiring several of her children to become great cooks, but her forte was sewing. Beyond clothes and dozens of holiday stuffed toys, she stitched amazing quilts for each and every child and grandchild. Despite developing Alzheimer's dementia and spending her last months in a memory unit, Charlotte always wore an infectious smile. When she became nonverbal, she could still sit with her daughter Heidi at the piano, joyfully singing a hymn without missing a word.

Charlotte is survived by a brother Brian and his wife Lynda of Tyngsboro MA, a son Thomas Leigh Treadwell MD and his wife Meredith Martin MD of Framingham MA, a son Howard Sargent Treadwell of Pinellas Park Fla whose beloved wife Barbara passed away one year ago, a daughter Heidi Rocha and her husband Jerry of Bedford NH, a son Allan Ernest Treadwell and his wife Lori of Washington NH, a son Tracy Kenneth Treadwell of Bedford, and a son-law James Parker MD of Sudbury MA. Her daughter Leah Parker died of breast cancer 14 years ago. Charlotte (cheekily calling herself a proud matriarch) is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

At Charlotte's request, services will be private.

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September 20, 2024

Mel & Barb Andrews posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2024

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September 11, 2024

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Mel & Barb Andrews

September 20, 2024

To the entire extended Treadwell family~ Mel and I met Charlotte (& Bud), most likely 25 years ago when Mel and I met and got married 2 years later. Mel joined the J135 barbershop quartet which included Allan, Andy & Casper and then we enjoyed many of the Washington Treadwell's activities, some camping trips at Greenfield St. Park and then when the quartet would do Singing Valentines, they would often make a pit stop over at Charlotte's for some homemade soup. We loved talking with her as she was the heart of this big family. We saw their children get married and celebrated lots of good times. Music heals. We know how much she LOVED to dance and will always remember her spunk, that gleam in her eyes and love for her family. Hugs, peace, love to all, Barb & Mel
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Steve S

September 18, 2024

On behalf of the Keene NH Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (Cheshiremen Chorus), may I extend to Allan & Lori, Aaron, Stephanie, and Josh, and the extended Treadwell families, our condolences and deepest sympathies on the passing of Charlotte. She has returned to Bud and to the Harmony.

Glenn Wallace

September 11, 2024

My deepest sympathy to the entire Treadwell Family.

john deutchman

September 10, 2024

will miss a sweet lady known her from the fubc and the robinson jr high and frist street all those stairs god bless

Judith Shepard Schultz

September 10, 2024

I remember Mrs. Treadwell singing in the choir with my mother Priscelle Shepard at First United Baptist Church in Lowell.
Dear Heidi and Tracy,
I am very sorry for your loss

Bob MacAllister

September 10, 2024

I was Tom“s college roommate and have very fond memories of visits with Charlotte and Bud and the entire Treadwell clan. Charlotte was always welcoming, notwithstanding that she already had a full house keeping her busy 24/7. May Charlotte rest in peace (she deserves it!)

Carol beaudry

September 10, 2024

Being a wonderful mother

Dave Lambert

September 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. Nearly 60 years later, I have such fond memories of Charlotte and all the Treadwells. And I still look up to the house on Christian Hill every time I cross over the Merrimack. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave Lambert

Carol beaudry

September 10, 2024

To the family


I am so sorry for your loss

Carol martell beaudry

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