Charles W. Tully
Operated Tully Farm,
60 year member Dunstable Grange #31
DUNSTABLE -- Charles Walter Tully, of Dunstable, died peacefully November 13, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease and a brief acute illness.
The first of seven children, Charlie was born on April 15, 1939 to George E. And the late June (Lund) Tully. He attended the Union School until 8th grade and then graduated from Lowell High School in 1957.
At an early age, Charlie began working on the family farm, Tully Farm, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1872. He worked before and after school every day, milking cows, picking potatoes and strawberries, and tending to other farm animals. He was also active in the 4-H Club. After graduating high school, Charlie assumed responsibility, alongside his father, for daily operations of the farm.
He was a 60-Year Member of Dunstable Grange #31 and was active with the Middlesex County Farm Bureau for many years. Charlie devoted his life to Tully Farm and his family, most of whom live in Dunstable and stop by the farm regularly to work or visit.
Charlie leaves his wife with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 24, 2013; his father, George E. Tully of Dunstable; and six children.
He is also survived by six brothers and sisters. And a very special aunt and uncle. Charlie also leaves very dear lifelong friends who introduced he and Ruthie 51 years ago.
Charlie will be missed by his grandchildren. Many friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews will miss him as well.
Charles W. Tully
Operated Tully Farm,
60 year member Dunstable Grange #31
DUNSTABLE -- Charles Walter Tully, of Dunstable, died peacefully November 13, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease and a brief acute illness.
The first of seven children, Charlie was born on April 15, 1939 to George E. And the late June (Lund) Tully. He attended the Union School until 8th grade and then graduated from Lowell High School in 1957.
At an early age, Charlie began working on the family farm, Tully Farm, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1872. He worked before and after school every day, milking cows, picking potatoes and strawberries, and tending to other farm animals. He was also active in the 4-H Club. After graduating high school, Charlie assumed responsibility, alongside his father, for daily operations of the farm.
He was a 60-Year Member of Dunstable Grange #31 and was active with the Middlesex County Farm Bureau for many years. Charlie devoted his life to Tully Farm and his family, most of whom live in Dunstable and stop by the farm regularly to work or visit.
Charlie leaves his wife with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 24, 2013; his father, George E. Tully of Dunstable; and six children.
He is also survived by six brothers and sisters. And a very special aunt and uncle. Charlie also leaves very dear lifelong friends who introduced he and Ruthie 51 years ago.
Charlie will be missed by his grandchildren. Many friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews will miss him as well.
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