SANFORD- John Michael Tierney, age 71, formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung and heart disease
He was born in Lowell, MA on Jan. 2, 1945, a son of the late Thomas and Cecile (Gelineau) Tierney and attended Lowell High School.
Spending time with his family was what was most special to him. Besides his love of family, John was a second hand car enthusiast.
Most recently, John was employed at Massabesic High School as a custodian.
John is survived his wife- Ah Wan “Selly” Tierney; daughters- Erin Tierney of Sanford and Dawn Tierney- Bibeau and her husband Randy of Pelham; sons- John “Jack” Tierney of Sanford and Michael Tierney of Sanford, Ronald Thellen and his wife Megan of Weare, NH, and Tony Thellen of Lowell; brother- Thomas Tierney of Panama City Beach, FL; sister- Gene McTear and her husband Kenneth of West Newfield; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com