Arthur P. Drennan III

Lunenburg – Arthur P. Drennan, III, 90, of Lunenburg passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024. Arthur was born in Dixmont, Maine on September 17, 1933, the only child of the late Arthur P., Jr. and Gladys (Miller) Drennan. Throughout high school and into his early adulthood Arthur went by the nickname Micky, as his mother was a huge fan of the actor Mickey Rooney. Arthur/Micky moved to Cambridge shortly after graduating from high school and began working at Schraffts. From his perch at the soda fountain, he became infatuated with a cashier, who was the niece of the restaurant’s manager. Art and Dot married on May 2nd, 1953. Shortly after marrying he joined the United States Navy and served in the Korean War from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1957. Art and Dot resided in Lunenburg for the past 16 years and prior to that they were longtime residents of Brighton and later Waltham MA. For 30 years, Arthur worked as a Senior Technologist in the research and development department at Arthur D. Little Inc. in Cambridge before retiring in 1997. At ADL some of his favorite projects included working with NASA, developing products and strategies for the Apollo lunar landing missions. Art adored his family and loved doting on his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends alike, affectionately called him GP, a shortened version of Grandpa. Art was excitedly looking forward to the warmer weather so he could begin planting spring flowers and starting up his container garden. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Eagle House aka the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center. Being a former Navy man, he appreciated a good meal and made sure that he was front and center for the weekly breakfast. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Dorothy F. (Graham) Drennan in 2020. He is survived by his son, Paul M. Drennan, and his wife, Judith of Westford, his daughter, Wendy R. Drennan, and her wife Lauren Barnak of Lunenburg; two grandchildren, Paul A. Drennan and wife Sasha of Nevada and Lindsay (Drennan) Harris and husband Dwight Jr of Connecticut; three great grandchildren Alexis, Ulysses and Tennyson. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11 AM in the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer. A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday morning prior to the funeral from 10 to 11 AM. Burial will be in the North Cemetery, Lunenburg. For further information or to leave online condolences please visit www.andersonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Arthur’s name to the Lunenburg Council on Aging 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Attn: COA Gift Fund.

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Arthur P. Drennan III

September 17, 1933 - May 8, 2024