Steven J. Magnusson

September 19, 1947 - December 14, 2021

SHIRLEY: Steven J. Magnusson, 74, of Shirley died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Care One Health Center, Concord. Steve was born in Fitchburg, September 19, 1947, a son of the late Raymond I. and Emily (Jokenin) Magnusson and has resided in Shirley for nearly 50 years. He grew up in Lunenburg, was a graduate of Lunenburg High School where he was an avid runner and held track records for many years. After graduating from high school, Steve continued his education at Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner where he majored in Business Administration. Steve was an avid New England Patriots fan and enjoyed playing volleyball in the Easter Seals League. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in Shirley and was a fixture in the cook booth at the annual bazaar. For over 50 years Steve owned and operated M & M Auto Supply in Townsend before retiring this past October. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Claire M. (Vallerand) Magnusson; a son, Scott Magnusson of Leominster; two daughters, Kristine A. Hall and her husband, Quentin of Ayer, Cheryl L. Magnusson of Fitchburg; his brother, Jim S. Magnusson of Manchester, NH, his sister, Elaine Morin of Lunenburg and two grandsons, Alexander Hall and Nicholas Hall. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Church, 14 Phoenix Street, Shirley. Burial will be held privately. Calling hours will be 4-7 PM Friday, December 17, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., (Rte. 2A) Ayer. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Our Father's House, Inc., P.O. Box 7251, Fitchburg 01420 which helps Homeless single women and men or Transition at Devens 18 Cavite Street, Devens Ma. 01434 Attention Ann O'Connor.