John H. King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

SHIRLEY: John H. King, 70, of Sterling, a former resident of Shirley and Lunenburg, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Health alliance – Leominster Hospital. Mr. King was born in Marlboro, January 20, 1951, the son of John and Dorothy (Watts) King and was a 1969 graduate of Marlboro High School. He worked several years as a machine operator at J. Kittredge& Sons Company in Hudson before his retirement in 1999. Prior to that he had worked at Marlboro Foundry, Marlboro. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Shirley R. (Lesage) King; a sister, Cindy Lyden of Northboro; five grandchildren, Kaitlynn Ortega, Lyndsey- Marie Rosman, Chelsey Bucci, Cortney King, Nicholas Boule; two great grandchildren, Alijah John Ortega and Christopher Bucci. In 2014 he was predeceased by his daughter, Jodie-Marie King of Clinton and he was the brother of the late Victoria Demers, and Alexandra Elizabeth of Marlboro. He was an avid Scrabble player, enjoyed gardening, painting, woodworking and shopping flea markets. He had been an active member of the Federated Church of Ayer where he served as an usher. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 21 Washington Street, Ayer. A time of fellowship will follow the service in the church hall. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com

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John H. King

January 20, 1951 - August 12, 2021