Mr. Frederick F. Bell

Frederick F. Bell Beloved Husband and Father LOWELL – Frederick Francis Bell, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Fairhaven Nursing Home. Frederick was the beloved Husband of the late Shirley A. (Gauthier) Bell and loving father of Gary Bell. Frederick was born in Lowell on July 6, 1936, a son of the late George and Mary (Taylor) Bell. As a child he was raised in the Grove section of Lowell and attended the Sacred Heart. He was a graduate of Lowell High School, class of 1954. Frederick served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed overseas during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged. Frederick’s first professional position was at Raytheon in Bedford. After leaving Raytheon, Frederick managed and operated Duggan's Bar in Lowell. Frederick then went on to work as a quality assurance inspector at Baird Corporation until he retired. Frederick enjoyed landscaping and would spend often be out working his yard. Frederick was also a coin collector and would spend hours sifting through change looking for rare coins. Frederick liked to travel and took many road trips with either family, close friends, or both up and down the Atlantic Coast and across country. Frederick enjoyed gambling, luckily it was to a reasonable extent, but he could spend many hours in front of a slot machine. During his retirement years Frederick was an active member of the Lowell Senior Center where he enjoyed playing cards with his friends and attending various social events. Frederick had a good sense of humor and could always surprise you with a clever, sarcastic and witty response. Surviving Frederick are his son, Gary Bell of Venice, CA; his sister, Jean M. (Bell) Gray of Dracut; his sister-in-law, Doreen Tanguay of Lowell; also many nieces and nephews. Frederick was the brother of the late Lillian (Bell) Gendreau of Dracut and the uncle of the late Jean A. “Gigi” Gray of Dracut. FUNERAL NOTICE It being his wish, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to his FUNERAL PRAYER SERVICE on THURSDAY MORNING at 11:30 AM at ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY CHAPEL, 96 Riverneck Road, E. Chelmsford. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Frederick’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Frederick F. Bell

July 6, 1936 - April 24, 2016