John B. Sousa Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

John B. Sousa Sr.

June 28, 1931 - October 1, 2025 (94 years old)

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

John B. Sousa Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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John B. Sousa Sr.

June 28, 1931 - October 1, 2025 (94 years old)

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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John B. Sousa Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 1, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John B. Sousa Sr. of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Sousa and Isabelle Sousa (Periera); and his siblings, Angelina, Aurelia, Clarice, Mary, Albert, Alfred, Anthony and Manuel.

He is survived by: his wife Edith "Penny" (Olsen); his children, John B. Sousa, Jr. (Nancy) and Jane M. Farnworth (Sousa) of Rocklin, CA; his grandchildren, Elicia Cheney (Christopher Cheney) of Provo, UT, Benjamin Farnworth (Amber) of Idaho, Troy Farnworth (Bristyn) of Idaho, Brielle Farnworth of Los Angeles, CA and Erin Sousa of Chelmsford; his great grandchildren, Olivia Cheney of Provo, UT and KenneDee Farnworth of Idaho; his siblings, Isabelle McGonigle (Sousa), Michael Sousa of Chelmsford and James Sousa of Chelmsford; and his brothers-in-law, Alexander Olsen (Paula Olsen) of Littleton, Everett Olsen, Jr. (Susan) of North Chelmsford and Norman Olsen (Suzanne) of Lowell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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