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Fred Hand
November 18, 2020

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Frederick W. ‘Fred’ Hand, Jr., 80, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was the beloved husband of Anne-Marie (Stimpson) Hand, with whom he celebrated their Twenty Third Wedding Anniversary this year.


A son of the late Frederick W. Hand Sr., and the late Kathleen M. (Shea) Hand, he was born August 24,1940, in Lowell, and was grew up and was educated in the local schools, graduating from Lowell Trade School.


He worked as a machinist for B. G. Peck Company in Lawrence for many years prior to his retirement. Fred loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He also enjoyed playing computer games.


In addition to his loving wife, Anne-Marie, he is survived by his children, Cheryl Judd of Lowell, Sandra Hand, wife of Beth Townsend, of Henderson, Kentucky, Frederick C. Hand and his wife, Ellie, of Evansville, IN, and Timothy Stimpson of Lowell; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; his brother, Dr. Mark Hand, husband of Terence Mollohan of Zebulon, NC; his step son, Kenneth Stimpson of McPherson, KS; as well as his former wife and friend, Connie Hand of Lowell. He was the father of the late Pamela Hand, and good friend of the late David Lloyd and the late Gary Rhine. He was also the brother of the late Patricia Teixeira and the late Kathleen Hawkins.


While practicing social distancing guidelines and wearing a mask, you are invited to His Calling Hours 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday at THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. Following his calling hours, his funeral service will take place at 5 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma, OK 73123.

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14 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
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