John Male

LUNENBURG- John Male, 85, of Lunenburg, passed away in his home on Friday morning, September 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Honesdale, PA on May 26, 1937, a son of the late Lester and Helen (Carr) Male. John received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University where he attended on a full Naval ROTC scholarship. He married his college sweetheart, Judy, in June of 1960. He entered the U.S. Navy as an Ensign aboard the U.S.S. Charles Cecil, later served at the Bureau of Weapons in Washington, DC, and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in 1969. Following his Navy service, he went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Harvard University. John started his career with the Oxford and later James River Paper Companies, allowing him to live with his family across the Northeast, including Andover, ME and Dixfield, ME, Mt. Kisco, NY and Richmond, VA. In 1973, he and his family settled in Lunenburg and he purchased an electrical supply company in Fitchburg. He owned, operated and expanded his company (Service Electrical and Industrial Supply) until his retirement in 2007. John was an active member of Lunenburg’s town government, having served on the Board of Assessors and Finance Committee for several years. As a 32-year resident at Hickory Hills Lake, he was an advocate for its environmental preservation. He served on the first Board of Directors of the Landowners’ Corporation, which purchased the lake and surrounding land from the developer. He was a member of the United Parish of Lunenburg and will be best remembered for his warm smile, witty remarks, and endless hugs. He served as the church Treasurer for many years, sang in the choir, and oversaw the most recent building renovation. In their leisure time, John and Judy enjoyed traveling across the U.S., Canada, and abroad by air, cruise ship, train, motorcycle, and motorhome. In the winter months, they loved to build jigsaw puzzles, read novels, and play cards with the family. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Judith E. (Eyles) Male of Lunenburg; his three children, Dr. Wendy M. Latshaw of Avon, CT, Randy E. Male and his wife Christen Graham of North Yarmouth, ME, Lauren M. Bastien of Gardner, and “exchange” daughter Katja S. Kreienberg of Oldenburg, Germany; a brother, Allen Male, and his wife Bette of Willow Grove, PA; seven grandchildren, Dr. Kathryn Latshaw, Megan Latshaw R.N., Amanda Gould, Dr. Sara Gould Jones and her husband Denard Jones, Rachel Male, Nick Male and Sean Bastien; a great-granddaughter, Layla Jones; and three nephews and one niece. John’s family would like to thank members of the Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice Teams, especially Dr. S. Korapati, Dr. K. Ebb, Nurse JoAnn, Social Worker Karen, and visiting nurses Gina, Danielle, Jackie, and Lisa for their hugs and loving care during his treatment for cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 11AM in the United Parish Church, 14 Main St., Lunenburg, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshment in Andrew Hall at the United Parish Building, 37 Main St., Lunenburg. In memory of John, his family requests contributions be made to the United Parish of Lunenburg’s Memorial Fund, 39 Main St., Lunenburg, MA 01462, to Hickory Hills Landowners, Inc., 19 Island Rd., Lunenburg, MA 01462, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Ayer, Townsend and Fitchburg are assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Interment will be private for the family at a later date. There are no calling hours. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit the Anderson Funeral Home website at www.andersonfuneral.com.

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John Male

May 26, 1937 - September 16, 2022