Kenneth R. Montgomery


Kenneth Richard Montgomery of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully at his home, on April 18th, 2019, after a year’s battle with cancer. Kenneth, was born December 22, 1938 in Somerville, MA. He was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (Queen) Montgomery for 55 years. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas J. and Georgina (Butchart) Montgomery as well as a sister Lois Howe, and brothers Thomas “Ronnie” and Arthur Montgomery.
Kenneth served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and worked over 40 years as a Truck Mechanic for International Harvester in Medford, MA, and Taylor and Lloyd Trucking of Bedford, MA.
Kenneth leaves behind his three children, sons in laws and grandchildren. A daughter Tammy (Montgomery) and Ed Campbell of Hollis, NH and their two sons Benjamin Campbell of Nashua, and Nicholas Campbell of Hollis. A son, Kenneth N. Montgomery of Worcester, MA, and daughter Marcy (Montgomery) and John Searle of Grantham NH and their children Brandon and Savannah Searle. In addition, he is survived by a sister Cheryl Knickle of Billerica, MA, and brothers David and Bobby Montgomery of Wells Maine, along with several nieces and nephews.
Anyone who had the privilege to know Kenneth (known as Dad, Grampy, Uncle Kenny or Ken), knew that there was no one who loved retirement more than him. Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his family and he looked forward to spending the winter months in Florida with family and friends. There was nobody more proud of his oldest grandsons for becoming engineers and his younger grandchildren, for mastering their skiing skills at such a young age. Kenneth enjoyed watching all of the New England Sports Teams. He witnessed three Red Sox World Series, several Patriot’s Championships, and somehow his car would always seem to veer off the road for local Race Tracks and Casinos.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Ken was extremely happy to have spent some time recently in his home with close family and friends. A private burial will take place at a later date.

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  1. Arthur St. Pierre on April 21, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    Krista and I would like to express our heart felt sympathy. I looked up to Ken like a dad, he will be missed. Prayers that all his loved ones can find peace knowing he suffers no more. Much love, Art & Krista



  2. Lynne and Steve Peterson on April 21, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    Sorry for your loss sending hugs to all of you
    The Peterson family



  3. Pat Bradley on April 21, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I’m sure he’ll always be remembered as a hard-working, honest and respected man, and a wonderful husband and father. My thoughts are with you and your family.



  4. Jeanne Doyle on April 22, 2019 at 12:29 am

    Nancy, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs and my sincerest condolences. Rest peacefully, Kenny❤



  5. Vivian Jones And family on April 22, 2019 at 12:54 am

    I thinking of u.u are in my prayers and the familyI love u also hope u godblessing to u and family



  6. Debra Glass Rimbaud on April 22, 2019 at 1:16 am

    So sorry for your loss. Sending love and sincere condolences. ♥️



  7. Debbie Platz on April 22, 2019 at 1:58 am

    Sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around all of you at this very difficult time.



  8. Christy and Al on April 22, 2019 at 2:18 am

    A wonderful man with a full life, an enduring marriage and a beautiful and loving family. A life well-lived. I pray for all of you left behind. May your memories sustain and comfort you always.



  9. Sandra Pellerin and Family on April 22, 2019 at 10:07 am

    Our Deepest Sympathies to you and your family. We’re so grateful to have know such a wonderful Family Man. May he be at Peace. Sending Love and Prayers your way.



  10. Megan Dec-Morgo on April 22, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Sending thoughts and prayer to you and your family in your time of need. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. We shared many laughs together that will forever be cherished. ♥️



  11. Lisza & Tom Elliot on April 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    There is never an easy time to say good bye to a loved one. Cherish every memory and share often. You are in our prayers!



  12. Wendy Marcks on April 22, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Deepest condolences to your family at this sad time. Nancy, you are loved by the members of your “other family” and my dad Wendell and others are there to support you when you are ready. Please let others shoulder your burdens now and rest.



  13. JACK GRACEFFA on April 22, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    TAMMY , PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS . I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOUR DAD BUT I HAVE CERTAINLY KNOWN YOU FOR MANY YEARS AND THAT SHOWS ME WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN AND FATHER YOUR DAD MUST HAVE BEEN . SENDING STRENGTH AND COMFORT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.

    DR.G



  14. Megan Douglass on April 22, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    So sorry for your loss Nancy & Family.



  15. Gina Torento on April 22, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sending my love, thoughts and sincerest condolences to your family at this time.



  16. Katie Ruggirio on April 22, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    So sorry for the loss that you and your family have suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family in this difficult time.



  17. Maryellen Mcleod on April 23, 2019 at 10:41 am

    So sorry for your loss Nancy. May he rest in peace.



  18. Taylor and Lloyd, Inc. on April 23, 2019 at 10:43 am

    So sorry for your loss. He was an exceptional employee, hard worker and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Kenneth and pray that he passed peacefully. God Bless Him.

    ~ Taylor and Lloyd, Inc.



  19. Cjae on April 30, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    To the family and friends of Kenneth Montgomery,
    I am very sorry for your loss.
    Cancer like so many other ills are unexpected and unwelcomed enemies to life.
    I would like to share a hope that has kept me at peace since my dad passed from lung cancer.
    Learning that the God of the Bible promises relief from the pain of death and a fix for those who have already succumbed, keeps my heart and mind open and renewed to what will come.
    May you find comfort in the Bible’s hope that one day we will see our lost loved ones again.
    Jesus showed how this promise is sure when he resurrected Lazarus. John 11:1-44.
    Such bible truths provide us with hope and comfort as we look forward to the day when death will no longer be and those who have already succumbed to this enemy will be awakened onto a Paradisiac Earth, to a life free of sickness, pain, sorrow and the worries of ever dying again.This being the Creator’s original purpose, it will indeed be fulfilled. Even though this wonderful Promise from the One who can and will fulfill it doesn’t take away our pain and grief with death, my wish is that this will bring you all a measure of comfort as it has for me when I lost my dad.
    Genesis 2:7, 8, 15; Isaiah 55:10, 11; Revelation 21:3, 4; John 6:40; 1 Corinthians 15:25, 26
    Like me you can learn more about these wonderful bible promises at jw.org.



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