Kenneth J. McAvoy, 80, a resident of Salem, N.H., died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, surrounded by his loving family.
Ken McAvoy was born in Haverhill, MA, on August 9, 1940, the beloved son of the late John Francis McAvoy and Mary Doris McAvoy and brother of the late Maureen Swanson. He grew up in Haverhill and attended St. James High School. Ken served in the Army on active duty and then served in the Air Force Reserve for six years. He was a graduate of Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. Ken subsequently received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Suffolk University, Boston, MA, while he was employed at Malden Mills, Lawrence, MA as a cost accountant. In 1981, Ken began at Watts Industries Co., until he retired as Chief Executive Financial Officer on December 31, 1999. After retirement, Ken served as Chairman on the Board of the American Textile History Museum. Ken was honored by the American Textile History Museum with its President’s Distinguished Service Award. He loved playing golf with many of his friends, wife, son, grandsons, and nephews. Ken enjoyed opera and especially loved travelling the world. Above all, Ken was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. His most precious times were those spent with his loving family.
Ken will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Lucille (Mignault) McAvoy, married for 57 years. He leaves three children, Keith McAvoy of Bedford, NH, David McAvoy of Lynn, MA, and Laura McAvoy-Oczkowksi of Seabrook, NH; and his six grandchildren, Derek, Devon and Alec McAvoy and Ryan, Meaghan, and Emily McAvoy as well as five nephews and one niece.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA, 01810, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, MA, on Thursday, prior to the mass from 9 to 10 AM. Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Andover, MA. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.