BEVERLY - John D. Upton, age 30, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was the beloved son of Jeanne (Carroll) Upton and her fiancé Marc Guilmette of Middleton and David Upton and his companion Catherine Zolnierczyk of Peabody.
John was born in Beverly, MA on November 23, 1987 and raised in Beverly Farms. He was a graduate of Beverly High School class of 2006. John received a Bachelor of Engineering Degree at Worcester Poly Tech class of 2010. He worked as an Industrial Engineer for UPS.
John was compassionate, sincere and a true friend. He had a generous nature accompanied by a strong desire to help others. He enjoyed woodworking and Taekwondo. He was an avid reader, and loved movies. John utilized his craftsmanship in the Horribles Parade as an annual participant. John was a volunteer and charitable donator of his time at Lifebridge homeless shelter in Salem, MA.
Surviving him in addition to his parents, are his sisters Dianne Upton and fiancé William Saccoccio of Providence RI, and Jacqueline Upton of Peabody. He also leaves many Aunts and Uncles: Robert Carroll Jr., Barbara LeVasseur, Paul LeVasseur, John Carroll, Laurie Jean Damon, Michael Upton and Elizabeth Blackburn. John also leaves behind his cousins Benjamin LeVasseur, Nicole LeVasseur and many other cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents Robert A. Carroll Sr. and Marie (Fiore) Carroll and Dianne Upton and John Upton.
John also leaves his extended family: Grandmother Judith Cross of Beverly Farms and dearest friends Kim Cross of Beverly Farms, Joseph Nichols IV of Beverly Farms, Ian Blake and Ian’s daughter Sydney of Danvers, and Griffin Coombs of Beverly.
His funeral service will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home Wednesday, November 7 at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lifebridge Homeless Shelter 56 Margin St. Salem, MA 01970, Bootstraps 35 Park St. Beverly, MA 01915 or Riverhouse 56 River St. Beverly, MA 01915. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.
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