Joseph H. Schults Obituary (1923 - 2018) - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Joseph H. Schults, Sr. of Chelmsford, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 3, 2018. Born in 1923, Joe grew up in Lowell just a short distance from his current Chelmsford residence that he built himself in 1949. From a young age, Joe helped his family run the successful Schults Turkey Farm which provided top quality turkeys to the community and many Boston restaurants. His professional career started at Joan Fabrics in the shipping department in 1943 and moving up over the years to Purchasing Manager. He retired in 1993. In August 1946 he married Norma Fitzpatrick, of Chelmsford. Together they loved sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee, gardening and bird watching, taking care of their children and grandchildren. Joes greatest passion was fishing on the great lake with Norma, his two sons, then grandchildren and later in life with his Chocolate Lab Rudy. He is survived by his wife of 71 years as well as two sons, Joseph H. Schults, Jr. and wife JoAnne Schults of Raymond, NH, and Richard Schults and wife Bobbie Schults of Exeter NH/Venice FL, grandchildren Christopher Schults and his wife Lea Werbel, Daniel Schults, Kimberly Schults, Miranda Marrocco and her husband Michael, and Joseph Schults, and four great grandchildren Kahlan Schults, Tristan Schults, Lukas Marrocco, and Ava Marrocco. Also Step Granddaughter Sarah Dougherty, husband John Dougherty III, Step Great Grandchildren Meredith Dougherty & Ryan Dougherty, Step Grandson Seth Hoffman, wife Rhianon Hoffman, Step Great Grandchildren, Hudson Hoffman, Wyatt Hoffman, Amos Hoffman, Brooks Hoffman Joe and Norma started camping on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at Lake Shore Park in Gilford, NH in 1954, where they enjoyed boating, sailing, and fishing. They started out in a tent, then a small trailer. Then in 1973, Joe and his sons built the cabin that remains today and is enjoyed by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford followed by his Funeral Service at 11 o'clock in the funeral home. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory may be made to the St. Mary Parish Sanctuary Fund, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. First Visitation January 10, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 10, 2018 11:00am, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location January 10, 2018 12:00pm, Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824