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John Tweedie Obituary
He was born on Ware, son of the late Herbert and Ethel (Hare) Tweedie and lived here for most of his life. He graduated from Ware High School.
John was a cook at the former Belchertown State School and the Monson Developmental Center where he worked for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the Aspen Street Rod & Gun Club in Ware and the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his four sons; John Tweedie of Oakham, Scott Tweedie of Worcester, Daniel Tweedie of Ware, and Gerald Tweedie of Laconia, NH; two daughters, Julienne Fragkiadakis of Gilbertville and Alicia Tweedie of Ware; a brother Jeffrey Tweedie of Ware; three sisters; Carol Cohen of Virginia Beach, VA, Joan Chace of Roswell, GA, and Susas Socha of Ware; his partner, Judy Kmiecik of Ware; and 9 grandchildren. Another brother, Robert Tweedie, predeceased him in 1991.
John's services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Cebula Funeral Home, Ware, has been entrusted with his arrangements.
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Im Everything I Am...<br />Because You Loved Me...<br />14 Years...<br />I Miss You So Much, Daddy d
Julienne Fragkiadakis
September 2, 2020
Joan Chace
September 6, 2014
Remembering my big brother. Hard to believe it has been 8 years already? I know you are there taking good care of your precious Kayla and her innocent little Annabelle. Send some love down to Julienne to help her get through this.
Dale (Swenson) Beauregard
August 15, 2014
Remembering you and my Dad were good friends. You both loved hunting & fishing. I was young, but I still can remember when you use to come over to house with my Dad.
John E Tweedie in his hay day
Joan Chace
September 4, 2011
Remembering my big brother John E Tweedie. I miss you.
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Julienne Fragkiadakis
September 3, 2011
Five years feels like an eternity . I can still hear your voice and smell your cologne . I long to kiss your cheek and tell you that I love you ... I miss you, Dad , I always will . ...Love, Julie
Julienne Fragkiadakis
September 4, 2010
It's been four long years, Dad ....I miss you EVERYDAY !!! Love, Your Daughter Julie
Carol Tweedie-Legare-Cohen
September 5, 2009
To All the Family and Friends,
Thank you Joan for keeping this memorial to our oldest brother alive. It is wonderful to review all the kind words and memories of those who love him. Thanks to Judy too who loved John unconditionally
Joan, you entry struck a nerve for me as I too recall those trying days on Buckley Court. They were tough days but in a way they did make us what we are today. Those days made us strong to endure whatever came down the pike. For you especially in what you went through with Wayne. Who could be as strong and as loving as you were and still are.
For our brother John, he was always my hero, my soulmate and my friend. He protected me and loved me more than anyone could know and I tried to do the same for him.
Those last days before his death, I visited him in Amherst at the nursing home. This was the last few days before he was taken to the hospital where he soon thereafter passed away.
I never told this to anyone, but when I visited him in Amherst, his eyes gleamed to see me, but I could tell he was in pain. Lois was with me as he cried out trying to tell us where his pain was. Lois comforted him and tried to reposition John so that the pain would stop or at least subside. Something struck a nerve with me that day and in my heart I knew he was not long for this world, but I never said anything to anyone. Soon after, Lois and I left and the look in John's eyes were a look of terror or fear or something, as if he did not want me to leave. I stepped back over to his bedside and told him it was going to be alright and that he could let go whenever he decided he wanted to. I left the Amherst nursing home in tears that day because I knew in my heart I would never see my brother again at least in this world.
My brother was a rock, stronger than any human being that I can remember other than my brother-in-law Wayne. I know John didn't want to leave us but I know too that he is in a better place in the arms of our mother, brother and all of those who have passed before us. John is an angel..he was on earth and I know he is in heaven. May he rest in peace and may his memory live in our hearts forever. Thanks for the wonderful memories of you John..Your loving #1 Sister (Dad called me #1 and so did John as I was the first girl born into the family!)
Julienne Fragkiadakis
September 4, 2009
Dear Dad,
It's been three years since God took you.They say time heals all wounds, but it doesn't erase the fact that I miss you every day.I miss you and Scott so very much!!I love you so much!!!
I'll see you both in my dreams!!!....
LOVE FOREVER,
Julienne
Julienne Tweedie-Fragkiadakis
October 1, 2006
I was the fifth child born into the Tweedie family;my father's first daughter.Having four sons already,my mother told me how especially excited my father was when I came into this world.It's not that he loved me any more than he did his sons,it's that he loved me a little differently,a little more gently;the way a father is supposed to love his daughter.Now, some of you who knew my father remember him as being strong,stubborn,and difficult to deal with.Truth be told,HE WAS!But that's not all he was.Let me tell you how I remember him,as only a daughter remembers her father.My father bounced me on his knee and gave me piggy back rides.He watched Saturday morning cartoons with me:the Roadrunner being his favorite,unfortunately not mine,but I willingly sat there anticipating his laugh whenever the Roadrunner would outwit the Coyote.My father loved my long hair and had a great sense of pride as he held my hand and walked around town as if to say "This is MY daughter,isn't she beautiful," and This is MY daughter and NOBODY better mess with her!" My parents divorced when I was little,which left me heartbroken,and so my father.However,time heals all wounds.Every Friday at 4:00p.m. my father would pick me up to spend the weekend,always on time and always with a smile.Every Sunday evening at 6;00pm Dad would bring me home.I'd give him a kiss goodbye as I'd hold back my tears and pretend not to see his.As I said,those were difficult times,but one evening,during one of our many late night talks,Dad assured me that he loved his family,and would always love and respect my mother.That's when Dad earned my respect and the beginning of a beautiful adult relationship had begun.Years passed and I had a baby of my own.Times were tough at first,but Dad took care of the both of us.He gave us a place to live,and he gave us all of his love-and how he loved that little girl,whom he called "Beanbag".The smile on his face could not have been bigger when he'd come home from work to see his "beanbag"standing at the door,arms in the air saying "PaPa,PaPa!"Those were some of the best days of my life,and I'm sure they were PaPa's best days too. I was married in 2003 and was lucky enough to have my father by my side to walk me down the isle.He didn't want to at first.He said that he didn;t want to wear a "monkey suit".I knew it was really because he was a little overwhelmed,maybe even alittle scared-yes,John Tweedie did get scared sometimes!,and alittle nervous.Nevertheless,he gave in,as I knew he would.Now,looking back at my wedding video and photos,Dad looks even more handsome,proud and happier than I ever remember seeing him.Thanks for those wonderful memories,Dad! A year after my wedding,my father suffered a stroke.Shortly after, I gave birth to my son. The stroke left my father partially paralyzed and unable to speak,except for the occasional "F" bomb that he could still manage to utter from time to time;did you really expect a stroke to wipe out Dad's strong personality!Anyways,when Dad met my son, words weren't necessary.Dad's eyes lit up and he smiled as he reached out,with his better arm,for my son and kissed his cheek.You don't need words to show somebody how much you love them.My son will never know his Grandfather but I'll be forever grateful that Dad got to meet him,and I"ll certainly share all of my wonderful memories of Dad with my son. Having said all of this,it doesn't really matter who my father was,what matters is who my father was to me;and Dad,when I get where I'm going,I know you'll be waiting with a tear in your eye,a smile on your face,with arms wide open and you'll say "What took you so long?";and I'll say "Dad,I missed you too!" Love forever,Your daughter Julie
Julie Bouchard
September 25, 2006
To Scott and the Tweedie family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May you all find the peace that John embraces today. God Bless your entire family and may he rest in peace.
Cynthia DeLuca
September 18, 2006
I know your son Scott. I am sorry for your loss.
Cynthia A. DeLuca
Gerry Tweedie
September 16, 2006
My tree little steps to your one.Your black boots with the buckle on the side.Your jet black hair slicked back as we walked to Harpers Market.You were larger than life.You tastle my shaggy hair as we walk in the door.We get what we need and then you buy me a popsicle,then you lean down and say don't tell the other kids.That's how I'LL always remember you.My hero...My DAD.I'll always love you! I was never mad...Just heart broken.Now more than ever.
Joan (Tweedie) Chace
September 10, 2006
Good-bye to my Big Brother John,
It is wonderful to see so many heart warming entries here in this guest book.
John didn't have an easy life beginning with our childhood. He dealt with that in his own way which was often misunderstood by others. He was a good man and loyal to his family no matter what, albeit in his own guiet way.
I was especially touched by the entry here from his oldest son, John, whom we all affectionately refer to as 'young John'. Reading young John's memories of spending time with his dad, hunting and fishing, did bring me to tears, but in a good way. I am so happy that he has those wonderful memories of spending time with his dad, as my brother John was never so lucky to have those kind of memories of time spent with his (our) dad.
For me, growing up with my brothers and sisters, I always remember my brother John to be a really good looking guy who had so much pride in the way he looked. He was rather cool for our times. Kind of the "Fonzie" of our family (minus the leather jacket and motor cycle, for in our times it was light blue chinos and of course the yellow and white 57 chevy).
He never liked having his picture taken, and so for most of us, we have to rely on the pictures and memories in our mind (of which we have many). For me, I will always choose to remember my very cool, big brother, standing in the mirror in our kitchen on Buckley Court, seemingly for hours, combing his hair to get that DA and that wave in the front, "just right". I will always remember that little mystery he evoked about himself, that little 'fear' he wanted us all to have of him. That was just his way. But we all knew and I still know today, that his soft side was MUCH bigger than the facade. And so I write today, in memory of a wonderful big brother, whom I always looked up to, and still do today.
Good-bye big brother John. I will miss you dearly but will be comforted knowing that you are now keeping our mother (Ethel) and grandmother (Julia) and brother Bob, company.
With much love,
Your 'middle' sister, Joan
Patricia Tweedie Adams
September 7, 2006
To all my Tweedie family,
and especially Uncle John- Your wings are here in heaven
floating way above
your wings are here in heaven
floating way above
now rest your mind my angel son
for god has chosen you to be the
one ,watch over the rest of the family with those wings of love.
Gaurdian angel way up high,float down in the midst of night,
when I see the blinking , twinkling light,I'll knows it's you and hold on tight,for you are missed and you are loved,you're up in heaven now with your Mom,Dad, and Bro',so now it's time for us to say "We Love You So" and let you go.
I love you Uncle John and the memories of you are here at my heart and never will be forgotten , Blessed Bear outside and Blessed is the Cub inside..
You were a wonderful man.God Bless and Rest in Peace.And while your up there Tell My Dad Hello for me I miss him dearly.
Poem written By: Myself
That is my past time.
Patricia Tweedie Adams
Renee Winiewski
September 7, 2006
To John,Buffi and the tweedie family,
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you always. I've known your family for a very long time and your father John. I remember him when I was little and to see him evry time when I went with my father to deliver milk and when my brother Norm hung out with your brothers. He will be missed very much.
Gene and Pam (Son of James) Tweedie
September 6, 2006
Deepest heartfelt condolences to the Tweedie family. Not having grown up in the Ware area, we never got to really know John, but he is a member of the Tweedie clan and will be deeply missed.
Roberta Frontz (Tweedie)
September 6, 2006
To my Tweedie family,
I would like to send my sincere and Loving condolences to each one of you. I know how much uncle John had meant to you all. I have fond memories of him as a young child as well as a teenager going up . He truely was a lion on the outside but a lion cub inside. Know that he is going to be missed by us all. May you all know, that he meant so much to me. May you forever be in Peace and may the wonderful Father continue to care for your family. Love Your neice,
Scott Putnam
September 6, 2006
To Scott & Family, This has been a challenging year for your family. You're all in my prayers, especially Scott.
Scott Putnam & Barchi.
Kathy Shanahan
September 6, 2006
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of my Uncle John. I have memories of him from my childhood, and sorry that I didn't get to know him when I got to be an adult. To all of my Tweedie family, my deepest condolences and ask God to give everyone some peace in their Hearts. Uncle John can rest now in "Our Father's Home"
Patricia Tweedie Adams
September 6, 2006
To all my family .I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle John,he was like the coolest Uncle ever .Sure some people were scared of him from what I remember growing up. But in reality he was so kind hearted.I remember the times when my dad(Robert) and him hung around together alot.
I have alot of great memories of him and his children (my cousins).
I have never forgotten any of you even though we are miles a part you all were and are still in my heart,we are family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all John, Scott,Danny,Jerry,Julia,Alicia and Aunt Carol, Aunt Sue and Aunt Joan and Uncle Jeffery.
God Bless you all.
Patricia (Tweedie) Adams
[email protected] (feel free to email me)
P.S.
I don't know who Judy is but thank you for being there in my Uncles Life from what I read and have been told you are a wonderful lady.
God Bless you.
Jacquie Murphy
September 6, 2006
To Joan, Sue, Carol & the entire Tweedie Family,
My deepest sympathies on the death of John. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Jacquie
Boston, MA
John Tweedie
September 6, 2006
Good-bye Dad,
I hope you're in a peaceful place now and the hunting, and fishing is the best you've ever had.
You were the best father a son could ask for. You were my best friend, my favorite hunting and fishing partner, and I will think of you every time I'm in the field or on the water.
I know the last two years of your life were a living hell for you, and it hurt me to see you go through that pain. I am thankful that your pain has stopped, but saddened by the fact that our time togeather has also come to an end.
I will move on now, and continue to spend time in the outdoors with my children, and hope they adore me as much as I do you. I will remind them of you often, and I'm sure they will remember you for ever.
Be at peace Dad, and enjoy the Heavenly outdoors.
Lynn Mojica
September 5, 2006
To Scott Tweedie and the entire Tweedie family; My deepest sympathy is with you all at this very difficult time. I know this isnt easy for all of you but, you have each other and that it a very important thing to remember. God bless you all and you are in my prayers.Love Lynn Mojica(Scott's PCA)
Kayla Shaw
September 5, 2006
Grandpa John, you were a great grandfather to me. We had a lot of great memories together. It's hard to know that you are now gone, but you will always be in my heart. You will always be remembered and never forgotten, and i think i can say this for everyone. We all love you and miss you very much.
Love Always & Forver,
your grandaughter, Kayla.
Lissa Zawalick
September 5, 2006
God Bless all of you in this time of need. I am sorry to hear about your loss. All of you will be in my prayers. I feel very priviledged to know all of you. I love you all and feel like you are a part of family.
Carol Cohen
September 5, 2006
To My Wonderful and Loving Family and especially to Judy..My brother was a quiet individual who came across as ruff and gruff..anyone who really knew him, knew that he was just a big 'ol cream puff on the inside. I was his soulmate and his sister..his memory will live in my heart for eternity.. I love you John as I always have and will. Thank you again Judy for being there for him in sickness and in health. He loved you more than anyone could ever know, as he loved his sibings, children and grandchildren. He was a rock. I'm glad his suffering has come to a peaceful end. And oh, by the way, Joan Chace lives in Land 'O Lakes, Florida (in the suburbs of Tampa)
Penny Shaw
September 5, 2006
John and Buffi, my thoughts are with and your family at this sad time.
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