Loved boat racing
Published in the March 1, 2018 edition
MILAN, N.H. — Cyrus C. Mugford Jr., 64, of Milan, N.H., formerly of Wilmington, Sebastian, Florida, and North Reading, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H.
Born in Stoneham on June 5, 1953, he was the son of the late Cyrus and Mildred Mugford. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1971.
Cy worked for his family-owned business, CM & Sons, in North Reading for many years. He was also the owner of John Zanni Pumping and Mugford Brothers Construction.
Cy was a caring husband and father and was a hard worker. He loved boat racing. He was the former owner and operator of the 2nd Amendment off shore race boat. He was Florida State Champ for three years straight and came in second in the World Championships. He was a member of SBI Racing and OPA Racing.
Family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Debbie (Grieco) Mugford; his sons Gary Mugford of Portland, Maine, Robert Mugford of Waltham, and Phillip Mugford of Naples, Florida; his brother, Paul Mugford of Tewksbury; his sisters, Cindy Pfeiffer of Reading and the late Janice Mugford; one granddaughter and another grandchild on the way. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, March 3 at noon. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to noon. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
