1935
John
2022
John H. Karkutt
July 1, 1935 — October 25, 2022
The funeral will be held from the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Monday, October 31, with a Mass in Saint Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 2-4pm in the Funeral home.
John H. Karkutt, 82, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 in Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
John was born in Jamaica Plains on November 2, 1939, a son of the late Howard and Mary Karkutt; he has lived in Leominster, Hampton, NH, Boynton Beach, FL, and now Fitchburg. He graduated in 1957 from Notre Dame High School where he played all sports, excelling in baseball. Shortly after graduating, John enlisted in the US Coast Guard, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1963. He spent his 35-year career as a proud member of the Teamsters Union.
John loved to dance, knowing all the steps to the Jive and the ChaCha. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, Ireland, the Caribbean, and Las Vegas and recalling all the funny stories. While in Florida, he embraced being a “beach bum”, walking and collecting shells. He was always active; he coached his girls’ softball teams and was a member of the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks.
John is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gail (Belair) Karkutt; children, Karen Gleason and husband John of Nashua, NH, Debra Lennon and husband Brandon of Chelmsford; sister Dorothy “Dottie” Karkutt of Leominster, he also leaves behind Tamara Ball of Keene, NH, Tracey Murray and husband Mark of Winchendon, and Gregg Piro of Gardner, grandchildren, Keegan Lennon, Riley Lennon, Bailey Gleason, Brady Gleason, Ravin Glaude, Jessica Ball, Maranda Murray, Corey Ball, Gabriella Piro; great grandchildren, Ryder Glaude, Chase Glaude, Caleigh Stickney, and Kobe Murray; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved grandson Jamie Ball.
John’s wife and family thank the staff, hospice, and residents at the Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their friendship and great care.
John H. Karkutt, 82, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 in Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
John was born in Jamaica Plains on November 2, 1939, a son of the late Howard and Mary Karkutt; he has lived in Leominster, Hampton, NH, Boynton Beach, FL, and now Fitchburg. He graduated in 1957 from Notre Dame High School where he played all sports, excelling in baseball. Shortly after graduating, John enlisted in the US Coast Guard, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1963. He spent his 35-year career as a proud member of the Teamsters Union.
John loved to dance, knowing all the steps to the Jive and the ChaCha. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, Ireland, the Caribbean, and Las Vegas and recalling all the funny stories. While in Florida, he embraced being a “beach bum”, walking and collecting shells. He was always active; he coached his girls’ softball teams and was a member of the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks.
John is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gail (Belair) Karkutt; children, Karen Gleason and husband John of Nashua, NH, Debra Lennon and husband Brandon of Chelmsford; sister Dorothy “Dottie” Karkutt of Leominster, he also leaves behind Tamara Ball of Keene, NH, Tracey Murray and husband Mark of Winchendon, and Gregg Piro of Gardner, grandchildren, Keegan Lennon, Riley Lennon, Bailey Gleason, Brady Gleason, Ravin Glaude, Jessica Ball, Maranda Murray, Corey Ball, Gabriella Piro; great grandchildren, Ryder Glaude, Chase Glaude, Caleigh Stickney, and Kobe Murray; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved grandson Jamie Ball.
John’s wife and family thank the staff, hospice, and residents at the Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their friendship and great care.
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