1927
Stephen
2013
Stephen J. Packard
June 2, 1927 — January 10, 2013
HOLDEN – Stephen J. Packard, 85, of Fairchild Drive, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 10, 2013.
His wife of 32 years, Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard died in September of 2012. He is survived by three sons, Stephen J. Packard, Jr. of Malden, Richard F. McElhiney, Jr. of South Yarmouth and Sean M. McElhiney of Richmond, New Hampshire: a daughter, Sandra Lee Vitale of Wall, New Jersey; a nephew, Mark Rayworth of Hubbardston; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, T-Willy. He was predeceased by two brothers, David and Samuel Packard.
Stephen was born in Boston, the son of Donald K. and Beatrice (Joy) Packard. He graduated from St. Paul Preparatory School, Concord in 1945 and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Bowdoin College in 1951 where he was a 5 letter athlete. Stephen worked for many years at Chapman, Fletcher-Peterson Insurance Agency as an insurance broker before retiring. He enjoyed sailing, boating, traveling to Nantucket and spending time at his barn in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. He was an avid animal lover and sports enthusiast who especially enjoyed hockey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, followed by a memorial service for Stephen at 1 p.m. at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Donations may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.
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His wife of 32 years, Sandra A. (Jacobson) Packard died in September of 2012. He is survived by three sons, Stephen J. Packard, Jr. of Malden, Richard F. McElhiney, Jr. of South Yarmouth and Sean M. McElhiney of Richmond, New Hampshire: a daughter, Sandra Lee Vitale of Wall, New Jersey; a nephew, Mark Rayworth of Hubbardston; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, T-Willy. He was predeceased by two brothers, David and Samuel Packard.
Stephen was born in Boston, the son of Donald K. and Beatrice (Joy) Packard. He graduated from St. Paul Preparatory School, Concord in 1945 and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Bowdoin College in 1951 where he was a 5 letter athlete. Stephen worked for many years at Chapman, Fletcher-Peterson Insurance Agency as an insurance broker before retiring. He enjoyed sailing, boating, traveling to Nantucket and spending time at his barn in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. He was an avid animal lover and sports enthusiast who especially enjoyed hockey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, followed by a memorial service for Stephen at 1 p.m. at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Donations may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.
To share a memory or offer a condolence please "Sign the Guestbook" below.
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