Ralph "Ken" Tupper

Ralph “Ken” K. Tupper, 85, beloved husband of Carleen P. (Brewer) Tupper, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born in Boston, Ken was the son of the late Ralph E. and Beatrice L. (Young) Tupper.

Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1956 and furthered his education with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT. He went on to enjoy a long career as a machinist with Reed Rolled Thread & Die Company, retiring in 1997 after 37 years of dedicated service. Ken proudly served in the National Guard for six years. He was a former officer of the North Worcester Fox & Coon Sportsmen Club. Ken was a fan of NASCAR and followed several local car shows. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling with his colleagues. He enjoyed riding his lawn tractor while mowing lawns around the neighborhood. He could often be found working on cars with his sons, but it was spending time with his family that meant the most to him. He cherished his three daughters, as only a Daddy can. Ken loved curling up on the living room floor with his Labradors.

He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife, Carleen, with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 17th; his three sons, Bill Tupper and his wife, Kristin of Holden, David Tupper and his wife, Lynn of Barre and Robert Tupper and his wife, Kristin of Holden; his three daughters, Debbie Tribou of Clemmons, NC, Patty Noel and her husband, Robert (Bubba) of Barre, and Karyn Blaydes of Holden; his brother, Thomas Tupper and his wife, Laura of CT; his sister, H. Christine Bibby of Lunenberg; nineteen grandchildren: Stephen, Kyle, Brit, Alex, Elizabeth, Tyler, Lauren, Scott B., Sadie, Kaiti, Leighton, Nick, Scott T., Daniel, Allissa, Cameron, Madelyn, Abigail, and Elijah. Fifteen beautiful great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Ken’s family from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 10th in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 214, Overland Park, KS 66202.

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