Rodney M. Seaforth

Rodney Maren Seaforth, 80, a longtime Lowell resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn L. (Wosencroft) Seaforth with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

He was born in Boston, MA on October 7, 1945, and was the son of the late Robert Russell and Pearl Marie (Desmond) Seaforth.

Rodney was raised in Everett, MA (“Home of Champions”), attending Everett High School where he played football. After graduation, Rodney earned an associate's degree at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree at Suffolk University. He worked at Monsanto before becoming an early employee of New England Nuclear (later DuPont, PerkinElmer) as a research chemist and supervisor. After over thirty years there, he partnered to form RI Consultants specializing in radiopharmaceutical medical devices. After joyfully working for his own business for over a decade-and-a-half, Rodney retired.

Rodney loved life. He was an avid golfer, who played and traveled often with his uncle George Seaforth as well as friends and colleagues. He enjoyed surfing for many years. He cherished telling stories and sharing laughs, meals, and drinks with family and friends. Rodney was patient, compassionate, giving, and loving. He was also an innovator, inventor, builder, and entrepreneur. He was respected and valued both personally and professionally. He was loved by family and friends and will truly be missed.

In addition to his loving wife, Rodney is survived by his children, Rodney Michael Seaforth of Waterford, CT, Dr. Crystal Seaforth of Stratford, CT, and Merry Seaforth of Brooklyn, NY. Rodney also leaves sisters, Perlyia Pasche of Wakefield, MA, Padah Furiga of Boston, MA, and Prendee Knight of Plymouth, MA; an aunt, Miriam Smith of Newport, RI; and cousins Frank Seaforth of Old Saybrook, CT, Lesley Seaforth of East Hartford, CT, and Sandra Gaither of Boston, MA. Rodney is also remembered by many other cherished cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rodney was predeceased by half-siblings Rose Juanita Seaforth, Robert Boyd, Sheila James, Pepeta Tyndal, Cesar Gomez, and Charden Gomez.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 1pm – 4pm at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford, MA. His funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 4pm following the visitation. Interment will be held privately.