Wilson Bramwell Tuffin I

1931 - 2015

Wilson Bramwell Tuffin I, 84, of Acton, MA passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Janice Marie Goeke, whom he met when they both worked for Nuclear Metals Inc. (NMI) in Concord. He is survived by his daughter, Amalie; his son Michael and daughter-in-law Michelle; and his son John Barry and daughter-in-law Nikki. He is also survived by five grandchildren who were the lights of his life; Anastasia Ellsworth Tuffin, 11; Wilson Bramwell Tuffin II, 9; Giles Barry Tuffin, 7; Lilly Kearley Tuffin, 6; and Jack Ranieri Tuffin, 3. Wilson was born in Chelsea, MA on May 19, 1931 to Claude and Mina Blanford Kearley Tuffin, both of whom came to the U.S. from Herring Neck, a small fishing village in Newfoundland, Canada. Chelsea and Newfoundland remained close to his heart throughout his life. In the 1950s, Wilson left Tufts University early to volunteer for service in the U.S. Army at the time of the Korean War. He served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal E-4. From 1971-1996, Wilson served as President and CEO of NMI in Concord, where he championed his fellow employees. In addition to devotion to his family, Wilson dedicated himself to his faith and his community, serving and giving back throughout his life in support of causes ranging from independence for people with disabilities, to local families in need, to cultural and historic preservation. He served for many years on the board of Emerson Hospital. In 1989, he was named National Philanthropist of the Year by the Easter Seals. Everyone he met was struck by his optimistic spirit, generosity and profound concern for others. He was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox, attending games at Fenway Park in nine different decades, including 40 consecutive home openers with a group of dear friends. He loved his morning coffee group at Donelans in Acton. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, friend and colleague, Wilson will be long remembered with big smiles and deep gratitude. Visiting hours at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton on Sunday, November 1st from 3:00 to 7:00pm. His funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 11:00am in St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 435 Central Street, Acton, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton.Memorial page www.actonfuneralhome.com