John F. Dery, age 57, of Northborough formerly of Nashua, NH and Stoneham, passed away July 24, 2020 at the UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, following a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of the late Robin (Creasy) Dery. Born in Woburn he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Catherine (Cannon) Dery.
John was an expert carpenter, and he built the newer kiosk in Stoneham Square in honor of the antique traffic box which stood in the middle of the square for years. In the last sic years, John had gone on an impressive health kick, and he certainly deserved more time than the sudden appearance of cancer allowed him.
In addition to his late wife and parents, John is sadly predeceased by his niece, Sarah Maciejewski. He is survived by his son who was the light of his life, John Roy Dery of Nashua, NH. Cherished brother of Jackie Maciejewski and her husband Steven of Nashua, NH, Kenny Dery and his wife Toni, Denise Beebe and her partner Mick, all of West Virginia, Patti Nolan and her husband Mike of Stoneham. Brother-in-law of Cathy Coburn Caruso of Windham, NH, and John is also survived by his dear friend Elaine Zernik of Northborough. He is further survived by over 50 cousins, 9 nieces and nephews, and 8 grand nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service conducted in the Woodbrook Cemetery, 100 Salem St., WOBURN, SATURDAY, August 1st, at 11 a.m. Arrangements by the McLaughlin Dello Russo Family Funeral Service of Woburn.