George L. Lord

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George L. Lord – 87, of North Reading, died at his home on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Bobbie” (Rees) Lord.

Born in Stoneham, MA on April 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Wilbur C. and Edith (Kitchell) Lord. George was a lifelong resident of North Reading. He was a retired Grounds Keeper for the North Reading Public Schools. He also served in the U.S. Army.

George loved fishing, boating, Nascar Racing, traveling in his RV, camping and restoring and working on his antique cars. He was a huge family man. He was always looking out for the best interests of his family. He was a jack of all trades and was always willing to help out anyone.

Having so many children, it brought a lot of other children into his life. He took them under his wing and gave them advice that he hoped would help them through whatever problems they would tell him.

Family members include his loving sons, Clifford Lord, William Lord and his wife Kerry, and Kenneth Lord and his wife Renee; daughters, Debra Lafreniere and her husband Larry, Robin Lord, Dee Lord-Burke and her husband Lynton Burke, Penny Esposito and her husband William, and Kimberly Lord; his brother Robert Lord; his sisters, Sally Maker and the late Nancy Porter; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; his companion Susan Swallow.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 31 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

www.croswellfuneralhome.com

15 thoughts on “George L. Lord”

  1. My condolences to the lord family Will miss him Always great conversation and friend

  2. I WILL miss him !!!
    I’ve known George for 20 years and better. I will always remember fishing with him on Long Lake for over 8 hours per trip and we never touched the shore.
    Bobbie called me up to see if I was going to Maine because she had enough fishing and George wanted a buddy. I was glad to help but I really enjoyed my time with George and his family.
    Love Always,
    WEEBS

  3. My condolences goes out to the family. I will always have him in my heart he was such an amazing person and like a dad to me. Will forever Love him dearly. May his beautiful soul rest in paradise.

  4. Words can not express what he meant to the MacLean family! Best neighbor watched out for dad when he was ill went by to see him daily.George will be forever in our hearts we all grew up with him and loved him dearly!

  5. We will miss our buddy He always drove up our road and we would have great conversations. He was an amazing man.

  6. My heartfelt condolences to the Lord family. Prayers of strength as you grieve the loss of your beloved Dad. May he rest in eternal peace.

  8. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Tom & Cheri Glassett

    1. My sorrow is shared with all the family, George is one of the last original people in our neighborhood with my mother being the last . I will miss all the times we would meet together and conversations we would have the last few years. he is one of the last few people to know who could give us the history of the town and our neighborhood this is a great loss of a very humble and kind man who in the last few years became a close friend to me. I am deeply saddened. God bless you George the world needs more people like you. Love Stevie Gigante

  9. Our hearts go out to Susan Wallow. Her care for George over time has been above and beyond. Sue is a saint in our eyes for all that she gives out of the goodness of her heart. Make sure to care for yourself as well.

    Love Jay & Colleen

    1. My condolences to the family he was a great man I remember him always being outside when you would come down Leland Rd always working on something and always helped me whenever I asked RIP George say hello to Ma and Dada …………

  10. Sorry for your loss of your dad, we are not able to make it to the services, We both have Covid.
    Everett and Sue Jabour

  11. My condolences to the Lord family. George was a great person always watching out for the neighbors and stopping to talk whenever he drove by. May the Lord give the family strength and peace during this trying time.

  12. My heartfelt condolences to the Lord family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your beloved Dad. May he rest in eternal peace.

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