John H. Caswell, beloved husband of Virginia F. (Kehoe) Caswell, of Andover, died at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. He was 75 years old.
Born in Brocton, Massachusetts, he was a beloved son of the late Walter and Helen (Nichols) Caswell. He was a long time communicant of St. Augustine Church in Andover and was a graduate of Punchard High School, class of 1949, the Mass Maritime Academy, class of 1952, Merrimack College, class of 1975 and he also attended Babson College. Mr. Caswell was also a Captain in the US Navy Reserves.
Besides his beloved wife, Virginia, he will be sorely missed by his two loving daughter and one son-in-law; Jane Caswell of Norwich, Vermont and Beth and her husband David Puleo of Andover, five grandchildren; Avery, Hillary and Clifford Roberts and Jonathan and Alyssa Puleo, one brother; Peter Caswell of San Diego, California, one sister; Elizabeth Stenson of San Diego, California, mother-in-law; Almeda Kehoe of Andover, one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law; Fran and her husband James Johnson of Salisbury Beach and Daniel Kehoe of East Hampstead, New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews. He was also the grandfather of the late Joshua Puleo.
A memorial mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Saturday, December 2, 2006, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. Donations in John’s memory may be made to St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA 01810 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472.