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Margaret A. (Lannan) (Kendall) Grimard, age 86, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. “Bob” Grimard, until his passing in 2014.
Margaret was born in Lowell on February 10, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Rosalie M. (Krupowicz) and Frederick J. Lannan. She was employed for many years as the credit union clerk for Colonial Gas Credit Union in Lowell.
Margaret was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a servant of God for many years. She prayed often for her family and friends with her good friend Susan (Michaud) Ducharme.
Margaret is survived and will be deeply missed by her children, Michael A. Kendall and his wife, Dawn of Dracut, Kenneth W. Kendall of Lowell and Donna Rose Pender and her husband, Michael of Lowell; her grandchildren, Shaughn Pender and Elizabeth Kendall and her additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many other extended family and friends.
She was the mother of the late James F. Kendall.
Margaret will be remembered as a most loving, patient and kind soul with a great sense of humor.
Per Margaret’s wishes, all services were held privately. Burial took place in Lowell Cemetery, Lowell.

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