John Palmquist Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Palmquist of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virginia Palmquist (Spofford) and Harold Palmquist; and his sister Virginia. He is survived by: his spouse Swampscott; his son Derek; his daughter-in-law Ellen Palmquist; his daughter Darci Palmquist; his son-in-law Aaron Becker; his son Doug Palmquist of Chelmsford; and his niece Jodi Kreppel of Brick, NJ. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the C. R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors (28 Elm St, Danvers, MA 01923).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.