Henry Arthur Pyne, lovingly known as Artie, was born on October 10, 1941, in Milford, Massachusetts, to Alonzo (“Lonnie”) and Mary (Kennedy) Pyne. Raised in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, he graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1959, where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life.
Artie was known for his quick-witted personality, strong work ethic, and deep loyalty to family and friends. He took great pride in his roots and maintained close connections with those he grew up with and was very close with his Nova Scotia Cousins. Proud of the Pyne name, he regarded passing it on to his sons and grandsons as one of his greatest honors.
He worked at New England Power for 38 years, starting as a field mechanic and ending his career in a position of management at the Westboro facility. Upon his retirement, he proudly started H.A. Pyne Trucking with his son, Jeffrey. In addition, Artie dedicated 45 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the Hopkinton Fire Department. Later, he served the Town of Hopkinton as a special detail officer, where he was well known for directing traffic with his signature lime green and red ping pong paddle, a sight many drivers came to recognize and smile at.
He was pre-deceased by his devoted wife of 63 years, Dorothy Jean Pyne of Hopkinton, MA.
He is survived by his beloved children and their spouses:
Jeffrey & Cheryl Pyne of Hopkinton, MA
David & Donna Pyne of Ashland, MA
Patricia & Michael Zepf of Hopkinton, MA
He was the proud grandfather, affectionately known as “Bebe”; and “Bump” to:
Heather Pyne, Daniel Pyne (Melissa), Randy Pyne (Victoria), Marissa Tye (Chad), Sean Pyne (Kathleen), Kelsey Zepf (Colin), Haley Semnoski (Jon), Jaimey Zepf, Brian Pyne, Tyler Pyne, and Jordan Pyne.
He was also the cherished great-grandfather of twelve.
Artie was predeceased by his brother, Francis Pyne, and is survived by his sister-in-law, Phyllis (Burr) Pyne, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, someone who could always be counted on and who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Artie had a way of looking out for others through small, unsolicited acts of kindness. Whether helping a neighbor, checking in on a friend, or stepping in when someone needed support, he did so humbly and without expectation of thanks.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
A funeral service will be celebrated Saturday January 24th at 10:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, because of his strong commitment to the Town of Hopkinton, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Hopkinton Ambulance Fund. Checks can be mailed to:
Hopkinton Ambulance Fund
73 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Artie’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
