Gustave 'Gus' H.N. Fallgren

CHELMSFORD Gustave H.N. Gus Fallgren, age 91, a longtime resident of Chelmsford passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late G. Barbara (Johnson) Fallgren who died in 2000.

He was born in Somerville on January 21, 1924, and was the son of the late Sven and Elisabeth (Larson) Fallgren.

Gus served his country In the United States Army during World War II, having fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years by Raytheon Company and he served on the Chelmsford Board of Appeals for 24 years.

Gus was an avid Ham Radio operator and went by the call letters W1OG. He enjoyed antique gasoline engines, sled dog racing, mowing his and neighbors lawns on his John Deer tractor, and mountain climbing with his daughter when she was younger. He was also a very talented builder, having built his home and the furniture in it.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa B. Fallgren of Fairbanks, AK and his companion of 13 years, Mary Lane of Chelmsford.

Visitation will be held at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD on Thursday from 4 until 6 pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 oclock at the funeral home. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford.

Visitation
October 1, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm,
Blake Funeral Home
24 Worthen Street
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Service Information
October 2, 2015 10:00am,
Blake Funeral Home
24 Worthen Street
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Interment Location
Pine Ridge Cemetery
130 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824