George W. Archer, 95, of Groton

GROTON — George W. Archer, 95, of Groton and Alton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by his children following a brief illness. Born in Littleton on October 6, 1930, he was the son of James S. and Antoinette (Silva) Archer. He spent most of his life in Groton and also enjoyed residences in Alton, New Hampshire, and Micco, Florida. George attended Littleton Public Schools before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1951. He proudly served for four years as a crew chief during the Korean Conflict and was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his military service, George worked at the Madigan & Whitney Buick Garage in Groton before purchasing Archer’s Mobil Stations in Littleton and Ayer in 1966. He became a well-respected businessman in the community. In 1996, he sold the business to his son Gary but remained actively involved, never fully retiring. A highly skilled master auto mechanic, George began his career working on aircrafts in the Air Force before transitioning to automobiles. George and his family spent many summers at their home on Lake Winnipesaukee and winters on the Treasure Coast of Florida. When he wasn’t working, he and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Together, they were avid square dancers and members of the Littleton 16 Footers and the Acton Square Wheelers. In his spare time, George loved building and repairing things, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a devoted Boston sports fan, but he especially enjoyed cheering on his grandchildren at their school sporting events. George leaves a loving family who will forever cherish his memory: his daughter Kathleen A. Fitzpatrick and her husband William of Littleton; his son Gary W. Archer and his wife Carla of Ayer; and his daughter Maureen A. Comito and her husband Damian of Stoneham. He is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren: Anthony Comito, Morgan Comito, Robert Archer, Jacqueline Archer, Andrew Archer, Joseph Fitzpatrick, and David Fitzpatrick; as well as his sister-in-law, Teresa Cotton of Clinton, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Julieanne T. (Hohl) Archer; his sisters, Emma Landry of Mendon and Hilda Archer of Littleton; his brother Richard Archer of Pepperell; and his stepmother, Alice Archer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Blessed Trinity Parish (St. Catherine’s Church), 107 North Main Street, Westford. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road (Route 2A), Ayer. For additional information, please visit www.andersonfuneral.com.

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George W. Archer, 95, of Groton

October 6, 1930 - June 23, 2026