Shaun P. Kielty

He was born in Fitchburg in 1938, son of T. Francis and Veronica (Mungall) Kielty. Mr. Kielty is survived by his wife Elaine (Charron) Kielty of 59 years, children and their spouses, grandchildren and three siblings. He was a long-time employee of Fitchburg Gas & Electric, retiring after 43 years of service. At age 18, Shaun began work at FG&E as a coal car tender in the power plant. Eventually he worked his way into management where he held various roles until his retirement; his favorite role being managing the company’s fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment. During much of his early career, Mr. Kielty worked multiple jobs to support his family and developed a reputation as a master wallpaper hanger and house painter – his work ethic was to be admired. He also served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1955-1961. In 1972, the Kieltys moved to Ashby where they would embark on the renovation of a colonial home near the town’s center. Admittedly under-qualified for such an endeavor, the trading of construction services amongst friends and neighbors became a necessity and resulted in many memorable gatherings and new friendships. An avid walker for many years, Shaun was a familiar site along local roads. He maintained a spirited enthusiasm throughout his life for all things automotive and railway related and could often be seen at local antique car and truck shows. Proclaimed a “weather nut” by his family, the many extreme weather events he experienced in his life fascinated and (sometimes) delighted him; “the weather” was a common topic in many conversations. He was a fixture at his daughter and son-in-law’s sugar house in NH, packaging maple candies by the hundreds or acting as tour guide to visiting customers and tourists. Shaun also devoted many years of service to the Ashby Historical Society and other town organizations, and supported many events at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend. A special thank you to the staff at Lowell General Hospital’s Cancer Center as well as Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice for their dedicated and professional care.

Tributes

Shaun P. Kielty

October 25, 2017