Donald N. Keirstead Obituary (1933 - 2015)

CHELMSFORD Donald N. Granda Keirstead, 81, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, and former resident of North Andover, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Anne Betty (Nally) Keirstead, who died in 1998. He was born in Lowell on June 7, 1933 and was a son of the late Harvey F. and Ethel (Tucker) Keirstead. Donald served his country in the United States Army. He was a 1950 graduate of Lowell High School, where he was a Boy Officer. He earned his Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Prior to his retirement, Donald was employed for many years as an electrical engineer by Cooper Power Systems in North Andover. He was a former member of Lions Club in North Andover, the Kiwanis Club of Greenfield, WI, and he was a past president of the Greater Lowell Womens Softball League. He was also a Little League umpire, a FIFA referee and assessor, and he volunteered his time at his granddaughters schools, Knowledge Beginnings in Chelmsford and The Goddard School and Robinson Elementary School, both in Westford. In his free time, Donald enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, camping, genealogy, doing crossword puzzles, going to the beach, and spending time at Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, ME. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends or making new ones at Kimballs or the Java Room. Grandas greatest joy came from spending time in the company of his adoring grandchildren. Donald is survived by three daughters; Anne Keirstead and her wife Meredith Aby-Keirstead of Minneapolis, MN, Joan Driscoll and her husband Sean of Westford, and Janet Keirstead of Chelmsford; three granddaughters; Siobhan and Nora Driscoll and Audrey Keirstead; brothers Russell Keirstead of Nashua, NH, and Leonard Keirstead and his wife Jean of Chelmsford, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his infant son John Keirstead and his brother Lloyd Keirstead. Visitation on Sunday from 5 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. His Funeral Service and interment in St. James Cemetery in Haverhill will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Foundation for Faces of Children, 258 Harvard St., #367, Brookline, MA 02446-2904. Visitation April 12, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location St. James Cemetery 360 Primrose Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Interment will be private.