Fred E. Lord, Jr.

MATTHEWS, NC - A loving tribute to our father, Fred Ernest Lord, Jr. by his children Alison and Brad:

Dad was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, father -in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to so many, passed away on May 12, 2017. He was born in Orange, Vermont on July 21, 1926 and grew up in Barre, Vermont . Dad graduated from Windsor High School in 1944 and throughout his teen years worked at various jobs in support of his family. After high school, he attended Becker College in pursuit of an accounting degree and while serving as president of his fraternity, earned his degree in 1947. Shortly after college graduation, Dad was hired as an accountant by General Electric and subsidiaries until his retirement. He was also honored to be President of the Bridgeport, CT chapter of the National Association of Accountants. Dad’s retirement lasted all of 6 months and then he pursued a career in real estate earning his license soon thereafter.

Dad and Mom married June 1954 and as he repeatedly told us, his greatest joy, after his marriage was when they adopted Brad in 1960 and Alison in 1962. Both were the best parents, devoted throughout their lives to each other as well as their children.

Dad’s passions beyond his family were his love of music which included singing in church choirs and playing the piano and trombone in several bands. He was a man who volunteered to causes that helped those in need including church functions, Levine Senior Center and chaperone at youth dances, as well as political and humanitarian functions.

He is survived by his son Bradford Lord and wife Cheryl, including her son’s and their families who came to know and loved dad so much, daughter Alison Lord, granddaughter Jessica Lord, brother-in-law Bob Zimmerman. His nieces Betsy Stambaugh and Pat Chandler and his nephew John Lord as well as several family members which includes numerous cousins and grand nieces and nephews and several dear friends. Dad was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, the love of his life, Dorothy Zimmerman Lord and grandson/buddy Kyle Lord, Mother Grace Owen and Father Fred Ernest Lord, Sr, Brother Col. Harold {Hap} Lord and his wife Margaret Lord, sister Vi Lord as well as other family members.

The service to celebrate the life of Fred Ernest Lord, Jr. will be held Saturday June 3, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wilson Cemetery, 1 Westerville Road, Barre Town VT. Arrangements by the Hooker & Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, VT 05641.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dad’s memory can be made to Levine Children’s Hospital @ Carolinas Healthcare Foundation, Inc., PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232, or at www.carolinashealthcare.org .