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Paul McGeeney Obituary

He was born in Winchester on March 7, 1929, a son of the late Patrick McGeeney and Agnes (Kelly) McGeeney.

Mr. McGeeney served in the Navy in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1951. He received several decorations for his service, including the Korean Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Prior to retiring, he worked as a pressman at the former Murray Printing Co. in Westford for more than 30 years. He was also a school bus driver in Westford for 30 years, affectionately known by the students as "Mr. Magoo."

He was a communicant of St. John's Evangelist Church in Chelmsford. He was a longtime member and past president of the Westford Kiwanis Club. Mr. McGeeney was also a member of the American Legion Post 437.

He was also known by family and friends as a skilled handyman.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sue Postel and her good friend Dana Shattuck of Pepperell; two sons, Paul McGeeney Jr. and his wife Melissa of Westford and Michael McGeeney and his wife Deborah of Ashburnham; and three grandchildren, Justin, James and Madyson McGeeney.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 21, 2004.

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Teresa and Hugh Ferro

January 27, 2004

Dear Ruth,



I know God will sustain you during this period. We're also thinking of you and praying for you!

Wayne Shawcross

January 25, 2004

I was saddened to hear of your loss and my heart and prayers are with you all. Paul Sr. was a great man and will always be remembered with much fondness and love.

Wayne Shawcross

DOROTHY MILTON

January 21, 2004

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Connie Hubbard

January 21, 2004

Ruth, With LOVE and,Deepest Sympathy & Condolences to You & Your Dear Family. Paul was a GREAT GUY, and dearly loved by so many friends & acquaintences..a VERY caring, thoughtful, cheerful & loving man...He's with,~ & again fun-raising with Our Bobby! May "their" souls rest in peace...Sorry I cannot be there. I am though, in "spirit" I will be in touch, I promise....GOD BLESS, and, know of my thoughts. HUGS, "Connie" Hubbard (from New Jersey)

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