Obituary for George W. Kidd Jr.
George William Kidd, Jr. of Wellesley, passed away at UMass Medical Center on November 26, 2021, after an extended period of illness. He was the son of George and Ann “Nancy” Kidd of Wellesley, and is survived by his five brothers, Mark Kidd of Clinton, Robert Kidd of Dartmouth, Douglas Kidd of Marlboro, Matthew Kidd of Cohassett, and Daniel Kidd of Taunton.
George was born on June 16, 1957, in Brighton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Wellesley High School in 1976, and shortly thereafter served his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps., where he completed basic training at Paris Island. Thereafter, he worked for his father in the family landscaping business.
George loved camping and the outdoors and was active and successful in the Boy Scouts during his youth. He was gifted as a talented artist who loved to sketch and paint. He also loved history, particularly the period of World War II, and would vividly recount stories about its famous battles and generals. George had a passion for the music of Steely Dan, and in his booming voice could sing and recite the lyrics of virtually every Steely Dan song to anyone who would listen. A man of large stature (he was 6”3 and over 250lbs.), George was known as a gregarious, kind-hearted, magnanimous soul who easily made friends with people from all walks of life. He lived in the Nonatum section of Newton for several years and was known to take frequent walks in that neighborhood, a colorful, charismatic character who would strike up conversations with all who crossed his path. George was a devout Catholic who regularly prayed the rosary. He will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. Wellesley Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, 270 Elliot St. Newton, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.
George was born on June 16, 1957, in Brighton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Wellesley High School in 1976, and shortly thereafter served his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps., where he completed basic training at Paris Island. Thereafter, he worked for his father in the family landscaping business.
George loved camping and the outdoors and was active and successful in the Boy Scouts during his youth. He was gifted as a talented artist who loved to sketch and paint. He also loved history, particularly the period of World War II, and would vividly recount stories about its famous battles and generals. George had a passion for the music of Steely Dan, and in his booming voice could sing and recite the lyrics of virtually every Steely Dan song to anyone who would listen. A man of large stature (he was 6”3 and over 250lbs.), George was known as a gregarious, kind-hearted, magnanimous soul who easily made friends with people from all walks of life. He lived in the Nonatum section of Newton for several years and was known to take frequent walks in that neighborhood, a colorful, charismatic character who would strike up conversations with all who crossed his path. George was a devout Catholic who regularly prayed the rosary. He will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. Wellesley Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, 270 Elliot St. Newton, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.