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Kip Waugh Obituary
He married the girl next door, Jean Small, whom he met in grammar school. Married for 63 years, Kip and Jean were friends for more than 80 years.
A lifelong farmer, he sprayed the farm's entire fruit orchard the day before his death. A special needs teacher, his students still returned decades after his retirement to help him boil sap or pick apples.
Faithful to his roots, he taught his sons to love the Red Sox. An outspoken pacifist, he was on the Peace and Justice Committee at the Tri-Parish Community Church. He was very active in the community. He loved his country deeply and died on Patriot's Day.
At age 84, he published his first book - a novel about his beloved birthplace, Prescott, in the Quabbin Reservoir. A loyal Democrat, he will miss voting for the first time this coming November.
His favorite Bible passage was Jesus' admonition that we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the prisoner, heal the sick, and welcome the stranger. He knew that passage by heart and took it to heart.
In his final act as a teacher, he donated his body to Tufts Medical School. He was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur and Philip. His many wonderful lessons will not be forgotten by his surviving sister, Alice, his wife, Jean, his four children and their families, his four surviving grandchildren, a great granddaughter, and many relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Contributions to honor Kip may be made to the Tri-Parish Community Church, P.O. Box 202, New Braintree, MA 01531.
There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the New Braintree Congregational Church on Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kip Waugh
Linda Cullen
April 27, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting Kip and his sweetheart in the winter of 2006 as I visited their son Ken, a co-worker of mine for 33 years. On a cold winter day, they welcomed me into their kitchen moist from cooking and warmed with love, and introduced me to their cats "Sugar" and "Spice" - before I headed out to the sap house where Ken had me splitting wood for boiling the sap! :-)
They may be the simplest of memories, yes - but they will stay with me always. I'm glad I got to meet the man who was an icon in his community, and proud to have been there at his memorial with SO MANY others to honor this man who gave so much to so many.
Jason, Melissa & Gabrielle Nimtz
April 25, 2008
As the sadness and grief settles around all those who knew Kip, I cannot help but think about the hundreds of memories that I have of my grandfather. It goes so much deeper than simple anecdotes or individual remembrances. To me, Kip shaped the way I view people, communities and the world. He had an open mind, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to explore idea's and concepts from others that did not necessarily agree with his own. It was important to him, by far, to get you to think, to illicit a response, rather than blindly agree in order to keep the peace.
Of the many lessons that he taught, the two I most cherish are modesty and generosity. He gave so much, to so many. He gave not only to his family, but to all of those who were in need. He did all this with no thought of glory, no thought of credit. To him, it was simply the thing to do.
Sadly, he will not be here to share with our daughter (his great grand-daughter.) She will know of him, however, and how important he was to all of us. You will be missed Kip, but never forgotten.
Cindy Mason
April 25, 2008
Jean and family, Our sympathies and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have known Kip for too many years that I want to mention. He was a good friend of my family also. He had an infectious smile and always ready to strike up a conversation. I remember him bringing his veggies to the Spencer Fair. Back when Holden Grange and New Braintree Grange had our little competitions at the Spencer Fair...many times it came down to the veggies. His were always a bit better. I remember him bringing veggies to Mom (Sue Dean) to share. How she loved them. Thanks Kip, just doesn't seem to be enough, but ..... a BIG thanks Kip. It was an honor knowing you.
Cindy & Orrie Mason
LORRAINE DANITIS
April 24, 2008
I ONLY KNEW HIM FOR 17 YEARS HE HAD NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE .HE WAS A VERY KIND MAN. I WILL MISS HIM
Katie Tyler
April 24, 2008
With the loss of Kip, another piece of the "roof of my heart" has blown away. He's been there since I was born 55 years ago and a part of my family for over 20 years. Kip has always been an inspiration, whether he was giving a sermon at church, praying to God out loud at Thursday morning prayer service (and he always began, "If you are listening, God,") or working in his yard, cooking a meal for the Mustard Seed, making a cup of cocoa in the Christmas tree barn. He always grinned. I'll miss him.
Ruben, Ezra & Midge Wilcke & Pollard
April 24, 2008
Like New Braintree itself, Kip resisted the pace of the late twentieth century. My oldest memories of Kip were from the early sixties when he was milking a small herd of cows. He had a name for each one of them. Kip kept things on a human scale. He was intellectually curious and interested in ideas. While these attributes my give you the impression that Kip was a gentleman farmer, the opposite was true. He was a farmer gentleman. We will miss seeing Kip on our trips back to N.B.
evelyn rabitor
April 24, 2008
I have had the pleasure of knowing Kip for as long as I have worked with his son Ken. He always had a smile on his face, a gleam in his eye. My family and I will miss him when we go to the farm to visit. He will always live in the memories of those who had the pleasure of knowing him
Josephine Calkins
April 23, 2008
My condolences to the family. Have known Kip & Jean since I was a little girl. A lot of memories and good times we had along the way. He was a special friend to my deceased brother. Josephine(Sisco) Calkins
Heidi Waugh
April 23, 2008
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...
This truly made me think of Kip. Although he loved to rest on his old blue couch, he enjoyed nothing more than nature. I like to think that that is where he is and I know he never will die for he is so alive in our memories and hearts. I love you Kip. I could not have asked for a better grandfather.
Craig Perrault
April 23, 2008
My memories of Kip go back a while,mostly when I was a child and then again,at Pathfinder. Kip was one of those people you hear about that always had a smile.He really did.It was genuine,nothing fake about it.His family should be proud of him and he will not be forgotten.
Paula Torres
April 23, 2008
Kenny, Jean & family;
May God Bless all of you at this time of sorrow with the loss of a good man, husband &father. I work with Kenny & have visited many times in the last five years. My family & I saw Kip last @ the sugar house on March 16, enjoying the work.
We will certainly kepp you in our prayers.
Paula
Bev & Jim Willard (Ostiguy)
April 22, 2008
To the families of Kip Waugh may
you all find peace in knowing that
Kip is in a place of rest and he
will watch down on you as a angel.
Kip was a good man and respected
in the town, he left this world to
another but will not be forgotten.
Jackie Gebhardt
April 22, 2008
Dear kenny,
(from Paula's Daughter)
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. it was not so long ago that i saw ur dad at the maple house, awe so cute... he seemed like such a kind man, with a kind heart... Well, he seems to have lived a full life and now he is in a better place, Praise God!!!
Joshua Reed
April 22, 2008
Kip,
I was lucky to have spent many of hours with you in the xmas tree fields drinking coffee and listening to you ask some of the most random questions just to strike up an arguement. I would sit there and listen to you while waiting for that piece of donut that you had on the side of your cheek to fall off. I still to this day wish that everyone had a chance to go through the "Kip's school of driving" at age 12. Maybe then the roads would be a safer place.
You will be missed greatly for your wisdom, charm, conversation, kindness and mostly: your smile.
Thanks you Kip.
Rolland "Duck" & Jenny Berthiaume
April 22, 2008
Kip you will be greatly missed. You touched everyone you came in contact with and have left a lasting impression. You always lifted up others in your own special way.
Mary Alice & Herb Pollard
April 22, 2008
Kip was unforgetable, his humor, laugh, generosity,love of nature and yes, even his temper that went with his red hair. We remember most sliding on the double rip toboggan, freezing corn, making maple syrup, and enjoying our shared grandchildren. He died the way he wanted, at home and quickly. We share in your sadness at his passing.
James Castonguay
April 22, 2008
Kip will always be remembered by me as an icon of how people should be. His kindness and leadership given to me shall never be forgotten. I grew up around Kip and his family and have all good memories of my time with them. Rest in Peace
James Castonguay
Richard Sinkoski
April 22, 2008
Kip was one of the most unforgettable characters I have ever had the pleasure to work with at Pathfinder and Eagle Hill School. Who else could boast of being a pacifist and of having a picnic lunch in the Quabbin with General William Westmoreland, the famous American commander of forces in Vietnam? Who else but Kip could have been so courageous to arrange to have members of the communist party from the Soviet Union come to speak to history students at Pathfinder as a gesture of peace and solidarity? People of all ages were drawn to him for his genuine humanity. Kip made everyone feel special and worthy. What a blessing it was to have known him! Kip, dear friend, you have fought the good fight. R.I. P.
Mandy Waugh
April 21, 2008
When I think of Uncle Kip, I think of many wonderful thoughts. I remember he always wore a contagious smile and his eyes were always sincere. While spending time in New Braintree with my Grandparents (Arthur and June), I was able to visit the Sap house and the garden, I remember these times fondly. His love for everyone will always shine on.
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