Carl Hedquist

Carl Loring Hedquist, 48, of Reading formerly of Wakefield died on Friday April 9th at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a nearly three year battle with head and neck cancer, he was surrounded by many friends and family.

Carl is survived by his wife of three years, Shelly (Curran) Hedquist. His parents, Henry and Mildred (Olson) Hedquist of Wakefield, his two sisters Ruth Carmichael and her husband Kevin of Reading, Carol Curry and her husband Dave of Derry, New Hampshire a brother Kenneth Hedquist and his wife Nan of Saugus. Son in law of Richard and Ann (Woodward) Curran of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who adored Carl and his childlike spirit.

Carl was a proud graduate of University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Wakefield High School and the Greenwood School.

Carl lived his life vigorously and courageously up until the last day and believed that you should give more than you receive in this world. He emulated this by a nearly 7 year commitment to coaching Little League Baseball in Wakefield, being a big brother to a child with special needs and his involvement with Sunday School at Community Covenant Church in West Peabody.

A funeral service will be held at the Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, West Peabody on Tuesday at 10am. Relatives and friends may call at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Monday from 4-8pm. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Massachusetts Minute Man Marching Band Building Fund 134 Hicks Way Amherst MA 01003-9270 or to the Community Covenant Church Benevolent Fund, 33 Lake Street, West Peabody, MA 01960.

Read Carl Hedquist's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Visitation

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Monday, April 12, 2010, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

Community Covenant Church
33 Lake St
West Peabody , MA US 01960
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM

Cemetery

Lakeside Cemetery
Corner of North Ave. & Beacon St.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Tuesday, April 13, 2010,