Robert D. “Tanker” Lord, 90 years old, a retired Lowell Funeral Director, died Sunday morning at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
Born in Ipswich, MA on March 18, 1919, he was a son of the late George T. and Nettie Louise (Wright) Lord and attended the Lowell schools. Mr. Lord then attended the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Science in Boston. Upon graduating he then received his Embalmers and Funeral Director’s License. Mr. Lord started his career in Funeral Service at the former Saunders Funeral Home and then was employed at the Morse Funeral Home for many years. He also was employed in the pathology department at Tufts Medical School.
Mr. Lord was a very active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Lowell. He was a former member of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee and taught Sunday School at the Church. Mr. Lord was an avid sports fan participating in his Church’s softball and bowling teams. For over seventy years he followed the Boston Bruins and was labeled their number one fan.
He is survived by a sister in law, Marilyn Lord of Lowell; a special niece, Amanda (Lord) Brown of Lowell and several other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late George T. and David C. Lord who both died in 2005.
LORD- Relatives and friends may call on Thursday morning from 9 until 11 am at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 NESMITH ST. (Rte.38). His Funeral Service will follow at 11 am in the Funeral Home. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Calvary Baptist Church, 60 Hastings St. Lowell, MA 01851. Arrangements are by the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL