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Joseph Staveley Obituary
Joseph E. Staveley, 81, a longtime Chelmsford resident passed away Monday June 6, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Joe was born in Lowell, MA on June 7th 1941 to the late Ada (Coldwell) and Guy Staveley. He graduated from Chelmsford High School, with the class of 1960.
Joseph proudly served in the US Airforce from 1962-1969 and continued to serve his community for over 10 years as a Chelmsford Firefighter. He was self-employed for many years as a real estate appraiser and property owner, where he took great pride in the maintaining of his properties.
He was a former member of the Tyngsboro Sportsman Club and a Bowling League in Lowell. He fell in love with travel during his time in the service and continued to enjoy worldly travel throughout his life. Joe loved going to morning coffee with ' the guys' and he especially enjoyed fishing with his long time friend Dickie Magiera.
Joseph is preceded in death by his grandson Shane Bartlett, his sister Doris Buzzell and brother Guy Staveley Jr.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Pamela Staveley-Ducharme of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; two grandchildren- Kassandra Ducharme of Okemas, MI and Jayson Ducharme of Lowell, MA; two adopted grandchildren- Brandon Roberge of Nashua, NH and Cole Senior of Lowell, MA; his "other adopted daughter" Jennifer Tripp of Chelmsford MA; his brother Donald Staveley of Hudson, New Hampshire, many nephews and a niece and many friends as well as his "Texas Dream Girl" Sheila Noble.
As Joe's family, we wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Sheila Noble for bringing out a side of Joe that we never knew existed and Dr. El-Jawahri and the oncology team at Mass General Hospital-Thank you for our extra time together that would not have not been possible without you.
Celebration of life to be held from 6 -9 pm this Saturday night (6/11) at the Establishment 75 Princeton St. Chelmsford MA 01863 with a small service at 6:30 p.m.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
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Brian sousa
June 5, 2025
Joe was a great Man . Work for him number of years
Ago, helping him with his appointments he owned.
Got to know him over the years. True friend,and cared for people. He´s received a place with the LORD
Brian Sousa
June 13, 2022
IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE WHERE LIKE JOE.
IT WOULD BE A MUCH HAPPIER, LOVING, FORGIVING
WORLD. Worked with Joe When he owner a few appointment Building. He WILL BE Missed
Brian Sousa
June 13, 2022
If there where more people in the World like Joe
It would A Much Happier place for All of Us.
Worked with Joe back when he owned west sixth St. and many more. Great Guy HE WILL BE MISSED
Jim and Debby Spinney
June 9, 2022
I worked with Joe on my unit at the fire department for many years and Debby worked with him with his real estate business as well. Later in life, we met for coffee at McDonalds with Dick M; when we came to visit our family. Joe always had a smile for everyone and his friendly disposition. His family has our deepest sympathy.
Jim and Debby Spinney
charles galloway, deputy chief chelmsford fire department ret.
June 9, 2022
worked with joe, for many years,he was so easy to work with, my prayers to his family, god bless them
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