Frederick T. "Red" Stone, 80, A resident of Andover, MA. and a former lifelong resident of Lawrence, Massachusetts died on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover, MA.
He was born on August 15, 1928 to Peter L. and Bertha A. (Cote) Stone. He attended St. Patrick's Grammar School in South Lawrence, MA. Mr. Stone served in the United States Navy during WWII attaining the rank of Fire Man 3rd class, during this time of his service he served on the USS Missouri Battle Ship and the USS Wisconsin. Mr. Stone worked for the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Works for 35 years until his retirement. He loved all sports especially base ball and horse racing, he was a regular at the Rockingham Race Track in Salem, NH.
He leaves his sister Bertha C. "Toddy" Marcoux of Andover, MA, and his brother Francis R. and his wife Margaret M. (O'Brien) Stone of Lowell, MA, and one sister-in-law Claire Stone Belisle of Andover, MA. as well as several nieces and nephews. Also his two devoted friends from childhood who helped him through his sickness: Johnny Donahue & John B. Connors. He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters: Victor J. Stone, Irene V. Higginbottom, Helen M. Nardozza, Peter F. Stone and Norman K. Stone.
Funeral services are private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841. For more information or to send an online condolence please go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers: Memorials Can be made to Academy Manor Resident Council, 89 Morton Street, Andover, MA. 01810.