John D. Curtis
October 6, 1952 ~ February 10, 2023
PEABODY- John D. Curtis, 70, passed away on February 10, 2023, in Lahey Burlington Hospital. He was the husband of Fay (Hersey) Curtis with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Boston on October 6, 1952, he was the son of the late John J. and Jean Phyllis (McElmon) Curtis. John was raised and educated in South Boston and worked at Avnet in Peabody for many years. John loved to fish, play Whist and spend time with his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed rock and roll and playing his guitar.
In addition to his wife, Fay, he is survived by his daughter Kimberly Henderson and her partner Steve Dickinson of Franklin, his grandchildren, Pierce and Halley Henderson, and Colin Canelli, his siblings, Jean Mizer of Reading, June Wall of Knoxville, TN and Mark Curtis of Windham, NH, dear cousins and friends, Rona and Ken Horn and many nieces and nephews.
John’s services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) and the National Fish and Wildlife foundation (www.nfwf.org)
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Faye and Kimberly I am so very sorry for your loss Please let me know when you know his Celebration of Life
Fay, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been through so much recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Hi Fay and Kim, We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He had a funny sense of humor. I will miss seeing him at his home. No more pain💔
Fay, thinking of you fondly at this time. I hope you find peace after your husband’s passing
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Fay & Kim
So sorry for your loss 🙏🙏
Dear Fay and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I hadn’t seen John in so many years but I remember, so clearly, the time he saved my grade in my middle school science class. I had researched solar power for a project but had two left thumbs when it came to building anything. He showed up at our apartment with his toolkit and supplies and put together this awesome gizmo out of wood, solar panels, and plastic. When you placed it under the light, the plastic wheelie would turn. My teacher was very impressed and I thought ‘man, I really owe my godfather big time!’ I was sad to hear about his health challenges and am grateful that he is no longer suffering. Sending you lots of love from across the country and a big hug.
Thank you Tina, I never heard this story before. John was very resourceful & creative. Thanks for sharing.