Benjamin T. Isherwood, 87, a longtime resident of North Andover, MA., before moving to Florida, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Lowell General Hospital.
Born in Lancashire, England, Mr. Isherwood came to the area at an early age and was a graduate of Johnson High School in North Andover. Mr. Isherwood had worked for many years at Avco Missile Systems in Wilmington, MA. before retiring. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Infantry during World War II.
The widower of Esther (Aham) Isherwood, his wife of 50 years, family members include:
his children: Sheila Beaton, and her husband Bill of Gilford, NH
Anne Marie Tudisco and her husband Raymond of North Andover, MA.
Carol Isherwood of Gloucester, MA.
Dennis Isherwood and his wife Diedre of Westbrook, ME.
Bobbie Pereira of Methuen, MA. and Stephen Isherwood and his wife Joanne of Plaistow, NH
Mr. Isherwood is also survived by 16 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday , October 3, 2008 from 9 to 11 A.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack St., North Andover, MA. Prayers will be read at 9:00 A.M. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.