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Peter H. McCready

HUNTINGTON – Peter H. McCready, 84, passed Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born on June 3rd, 1940 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Hollis and Gertrude (London) McCready. He moved to Huntington when he was two where he built and lived his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Huntington High School. He married his wife Mary in 1960, and they spent 64 years together.

He worked most of his career at Texon, started in the plant, became a truck driver and moved into the role of fleet manager. After 27 years at Texon, he and his wife were co-owners of Mary’s Variety in Chester which they operated together for 12 years. He was a member of Huntington Lodge of Mason’s for 60 years serving as Master for 2 years. He also served on the Huntington Volunteer Fire Dept. He loved the many weekend parties we had at the house. He liked to spend his free time fishing and hunting with his family. He enjoyed time at his wood lot and until a few years ago was still splitting wood.

He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Mary (Pease) McCready; four children, Stuart (Lisa), Tina Brewster (Ted), Howard (Cathy), and Cindy Bourgelas (Rich). Also, eight grandchildren; Jenn, Annie, Zak, Nate, Ciara, Tim and Anthony. He was predeceased by his grandson Maxx. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren Maxx, Willow, and Colton. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 8th at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. A service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hilltown Ambulance, 1 Bromley Road, Huntington, MA 01050, (hilltownambulance.org) or the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to the First Congregational Church, P.O. Box 536, Worthington, MA 01098. Firtionadams.com

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