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Kenneth Rodney Meader Kenneth R. Meader died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at his home in Melrose, he was 85. Born on November 26, 1920 in Melrose, he was the son of the late Capt. Frank H. and Florence Ames (Wiggins) Meader. At an early age, Ken moved to Hampton, NH where he received his primary education. He returned to Melrose and attended Melrose High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on July 31, 1942. Ken served during World War II, attaining the rank of Machinist's Mate 2nd Class. He fought through the American, European, African and Middle East Theaters before the time he was discharged on October 17, 1945. After he returned home, Ken opened up Ken Meader's Garage on Salem St. in Malden which he operated for over thirty-six years. His slogan; "If Your Car Won't Start, Don't Get Madder, Get Meader" became widely known throughout the area. During the winter storms, Ken was also well known and seen around town for his snow removal work with his huge front end loader. During the blizzard of 1978, he was one of the few that were able to handle the large snow accumulation. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Malden for over sixty years and was a dedicated volunteer for Operation Friendship, a faction of the church. Ken was also a member of the Mt Vernon Galilean Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Malden for over fifty years, as well as a member of the Aleppo Temple Shrine of Wilmington, the Everett Lodge of Odd Fellows, and the Disabled American Veterans Post # 120 of Melrose. Mr. Meader was a life-long resident of Melrose. He is survived by his wife Eileen J. (Pineau) Meader and his daughter, Joan Meader and her husband, Paul J. Mongeau of Melrose as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his late siblings, Florence Paulson, Frank Meader, Helen Osborn, Ora Meader, Arthur Meader, Shirley Beckwith, and Marion Golini. A graveside committal service will be held in early April 2006. Please check back to the website or contact the Weir Funeral Home for more information regarding the committal service. Contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St, Boston MA 02114-2699 or the Hallmark Hospice 100 Hospital Rd. Malden, MA 02148. |
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