Frederick C. Peary Jr.

FREDERICK C. PEARY JR. – a lifelong resident of Woburn, died peacefully December 1st, with his family by his side at the age of seventy-eight. Beloved husband of 53 years to Sheila (Sullivan) Peary. Loving father of Julie-Anne Bacon, her partner Jay Parker of VT, Denise Danizio, her husband John of Woburn, Jaclyn Verrow, her husband Scott of Woburn, Alyson Sovie, her husband Jamie of Woburn, and Kathleen Peary, her fiancé Eric McNamara of Woburn. Loving grandfather of Nicole Carlson, her husband Michael, Casey and Ashley Danizio, Kyle, Sarah and Lindsey Bacon, Ethan and Calli Verrow, Kenneth, Lillian and Ellanora Sovie, and Addison, Ava and Olivia McNamara. Treasured great-grandfather of Macklin Carlson. Cherished brother of Patricia Powers of CT and Theresa Glendenning of TX, and the late Lanie Allen, Christine Jewer, Eleanor Dodge, Joanne, and Steven Peary. Also survived by his brothers-in-law Bill Jewer, Bob Allen and Bill Dodge, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, December 9th at 10 a.m. Burial and military honors will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Monday, December 8th from 4–7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans.

FREDERICK C. PEARY JR. – a lifelong resident of Woburn, died peacefully on December 1st, with his family by his side, at the age of seventy-eight. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Sheila (Sullivan) Peary.

Born and raised in Woburn, Fred was the second of nine children born to the late Frederick C. and Eleanor (Johnson) Peary. A graduate of Woburn High School, Class of 1964, Fred proudly enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of eighteen. He served as a Seabee, completing two tours in Vietnam-a period of service he carried with deep pride throughout his life.

Following his military service, Fred worked as a welder before beginning a long career as a project specialist with Digital and then Hewlett-Packard. Fred had a strong work ethic, sometimes having up to three jobs at a time. In addition, he was a well-known and longtime bartender at the Woburn Elks #908, where he worked for many years before retiring in 2012.

In his free time he enjoyed filling his days with his family. His five daughters, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild were his greatest joy. He was always up for dancing with the kids, attending all their sports, dance recitals and award ceremonies while proudly wearing one of his many "Papa" shirts. He wasn't a man of many words, but he was quick to smile and enjoyed a good joke. When Fred wasn't working, or spending time with his family, you would find him at the Elks enjoying the company of his many lifelong friends. Fred worked hard to love and support his family all his life and in the end his family worked hard to give him the best care during his extended illness. He said his final goodbyes in the home that he loved, surrounded by the people that loved him the most.

Fred was the loving father of Julie-Anne Bacon, her partner Jay Parker of VT, Denise Danizio, her husband John of Woburn, Jaclyn Verrow, her husband Scott of Woburn, Alyson Sovie, her husband Jamie of Woburn, and Kathleen Peary, her fiancé Eric McNamara of Woburn. Cherished "Papa" to Nicole Carlson, her husband Michael, Casey and Ashley Danizio, Kyle, Sarah and Lindsey Bacon, Ethan and Calli Verrow, Kenneth, Lillian and Ellanora Sovie, and Addison, Ava and Olivia McNamara. Treasured great-grandfather of Macklin Carlson.

He was the dear brother of Patricia Powers of CT and Theresa Glendenning of TX, and was predeceased by Lanie Allen, Chris Jewer, Ellie Dodge, Joanne Peary, and Steven Peary. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Bill Jewer, Bob Allen, and Bill Dodge, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, December 9th at 10 a.m. Burial and military honors will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Calling Hours in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Monday, December 8th from 4–7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans.