Parents Father: TUPPER, Leonard Scott Mother: HICKS, Bessie Edna Birth Born on August 30, 1909 in Methuen, Essex Co., MA Death Died on April 23, 1983 in West Haven, New Haven Co., CT Buried in Grove Cemetery in Holden, Worcester Co., MA Marriages YOUNG, Beatrice Leighton Married on May 30, 1935 in Newton, Middlesex Co., MA POMEROY, Jean Children TUPPER, Ralph Kendall: August 12, 1937 - August 30, 2022 TUPPER, Helen Christine: November 19, 1948 - November 25, 2023 TUPPER, Thomas Harlan: January 26, 1954 Notes Occupation: Salesman/ Clergyman Obituary: 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. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit Posted online on September 03, 2022 Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Holden Landmark Sources Connecticut Deaths: #09160 Images Ralph Tupper Birth Ralph & Jean (Pomeroy) Tupper