Peder C. MacQuarrie Obituary (1936 - 2014)

Visitation Details Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 10:30am, Dracut Funeral Home Interment Details Burial will be private DRACUT- Peder C. MacQuarrie, 78, died Sunday morning, June 29th at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Phinney) MacQuarrie. Peder was born in Malden on April 18, 1936. He was the son of the late Donald L. MacQuarrie and Ingeborg (Thoner) MacQuarrie. He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves and served for eight years He was employed as a pressman for Murray ing in Westford for 37 years. In his free time, Peder enjoyed camping, traveling (especially with his grandkids), and cruising. He loved to eat out and try new restaurants; but, in the mornings you would find him at the Cameo Diner in Lowell. He also loved animals; especially his dogs and cats. At the top of his list was time spent with his family. In addition to his wife, Peder is survived by his seven children, Donald C. MacQuarrie and his wife Gloria of Manchester, NH, Peder C. MacQuarrie Jr. and his wife Mary of Wilton, NH, David E. MacQuarrie and his wife Pamela of Dracut, Sandra J. Leduc and her husband Roland of Hudson, NH, Kenneth R. Underwood and his wife Kimberly A. of Hudson, NH, James R. Underwood and his wife Pamela of Tewksbury, and Kathleen M. Hennessy and her husband James of Methuen; his 13 grandchildren, Matthew, Dennis, Tara, and Heather MacQuarrie; Crystal Gill and Peder C. MacQuarrie III; Kevin and Zachary MacQuarrie; Andrew and Katie Leduc; Christopher and Jessica Underwood, and Madeline Hennessy. He is also survived by his five great-grandchildren and many close friends. Peder is pre-deceased by his sister Margaret Trent. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut on Wednesday, July 2nd from 4 until 8 PM. His funeral will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peder's name to the MSPCA-Angell, ATTN: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Service Details Visitation When July 2, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address