Thomas F. Meagher, Jr.
LOWELL Thomas F. Meagher, Jr., 74 of
Lowell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25 at Fairhaven
Healthcare Center, a victim of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thomas was
born in Lowell on April 23, 1946 and was a son of the late Thomas F.
Meagher, Sr. and the late Rita B. (Farley) Meagher. He was raised and
educated in the Lowell and Dracut area. After high school he enlisted in
the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam and the
Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1968.
He was an avid
sports fan, supporting all the Boston teams. More than anything he
enjoyed spending time with his family and will be remembered for being
his granddaughter, Lacie’s, biggest fan. Thomas was employed as a
machine operator for many years with General Electric, until the Lowell
plant closed and later Vulkor. He was active in his duck pin bowling
league, as well as a men's softball league.
He is survived by his
two children, Kimberly Swift of Methuen, and Brian Meagher and his
girlfriend, Kerry McPhillips of Lowell; his beloved granddaughter, Laci
Swift of Methuen; his siblings, Carol Gadbois of Sylmar, CA, Michael J.
Meagher and his wife, Kathleen of Nashua, NH; and his former wife,
Sandra (McCullough) Meagher. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his granddaughter, the late Madison Swift; and his son in law, the late Sean Swift.
DUE TO MA STATE REGULATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, HIS FUNERAL
SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE MCDONOUGH
FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL, MA 978-458-6816.
