Mr. Theodore M. "Ted" Decker, Sr.

Theodore M. Decker, Sr. Belvidere Resident Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather LOWELL—Theodore M. “Ted” Decker, the beloved husband of Ann M. (Kenney) Decker, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Sunny Acres Nursing Home. He was 90 years old. Ted was born in Lowell on September 24, 1927, a son of the late L. Lambert and Delia (Cahill) Decker. He was educated in the Lowell Schools and was a graduate of the Bartlett School, Lowell High School, and Lowell Commercial College. He also completed training at the Boston Real Estate School. Ted was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater with General MacArthur. Returning home from the war, Ted worked at the Union National Bank while he attended college. Ted met the love of his life, Ann Kenney, and they married on September 15, 1951. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage. Ted traveled to several states as the lead singer of the Chris Powers Orchestra. Ted was very active in local Music Circles and entertained at several private parties and functions. He also provided musical entertainment at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. He was a member of “The Comeback Kids” at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Ted held membership in the Lowell Musician’s Union, as well as the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks #2310 and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Over the years, Ted provided countless hours of entertainment and humor. As a lover of movies for decades, one of his proudest moments was being cast in the movie “School Ties” in 1992. He was employed for over 36 years with New England Telephone and Telegraph, retiring from Verizon in 1989. Surviving Ted are his wife of 67 years, Ann M. Decker; his children, Martha Clark and her husband William of Groton and Theodore M. Decker, Jr. of Lowell; four grandchildren, Ashley Decker, William Clark, III, Brynt Clark, and Jennifer (Clark) Moreau; eight great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. FUNERAL NOTICE DECKER—In Chelmsford, September 9, 2018 at Sunny Acres, Theodore M. “Ted” Decker, Sr., age 90, the loving husband of Ann M. Decker. Friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNRAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY from 3 until 7 PM. Mr. Decker’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on SATURDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock at ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH, 107 N. Main St. Westford. If friends wish, they may go directly to the church on Saturday morning. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ted’s memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, 241 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 or to the Sunny Acres Nursing Home Activities Department, 254 Billerica Rd. Chelmsford, MA 01824. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Theodore M. "Ted" Decker, Sr.

September 24, 1927 - September 9, 2018