John Michael Hittell

John Michael Hittell obituary, Lunenburg, MA

John Michael Hittell

John Hittell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home - Ayer on Jan. 19, 2026.
LUNENBURG: John Michael (Mike) Hittell of Lunenburg, passed away on December 28, 2025. Mike was born in 1963 in Dayton Ohio.

He is predeceased by his father John Lindsay Hittell in 2024.

Mike was known for his selfless nature, easy going attitude and funny one-liners that always brought a smile to those around him. He was a skilled finish carpenter who contributed to building many fine home projects in the area. Mike will be missed by all.

He leaves his mother, Ann (Gallagher) Hittell Finson, his stepfather, Michael Finson of Bluffton, SC. He also leaves behind his partner of 35 years, Sandra Whitney and children Sarah, Melissa and Kimberly; his sister, Suzanne Nemec of Fairfield, CT and siblings Christine Finson and brother Bradley Finson, both of Hood River, OR. Mike will be dearly missed by his 8 nieces and nephews and his 6 grand children as well as many life-long friends.

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