Paul F. Kierstead

Paul F. Kierstead former Lowell business owner, Army vet; 75 GROTON Paul F. Kierstead, age 75, of Groton, died at home on July 3. He was born in Winthrop, Mass., but spent most of his life in Carlisle until moving to Groton six years ago. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Paul had owned and operated Production Machining, Inc. in Lowell until his retirement seven years ago. He leaves Helen, his wife of 56 years, sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Deb, of New Boston, N.H., and Tim of Groton; and his daughter, Cindy of Groton. He also leaves five grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. KIERSTEAD of Groton, Paul F., age 75, on July 3 at home. Visiting hours will be at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton on Tuesday from 7-9 P.M. followed by a funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Nashoba Nursing Service and Hospice, 2 Shaker Rd., Suite D 225, Shirley, MA. 01464.