George A. Randall jr. ’66

Date posted: February 2, 2010, 11:24 am

NEWBURYPORT – Mr. George A. Randall, Jr., 65, of Newburyport, died Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 2010, at the Anna Jaques Hospital.

He was born in Salem, Mass. on Nov. 18, 1944, son of the late George A. and Grace L. (Johnson) Randall.

Educated in the Newburyport and Newbury grammar schools, Mr. Randall graduated from Governor Dummer Academy, Class of 1962. He earned his S.B. in Chemical Engineering from MIT in 1966 and his master’s degree from MIT in 1972.

From 1966 to 1971, he was employed as a chemical engineer for Atlantic Richfield in Chicago, and, from 1972 to 1991 for Distrigas in Everett, becoming assistant plant manager.

From 1992 to the present, he was an independent chemical engineering consultant.

Mr. Randall was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and at one time served as the president of the Boston Chapter.

His survivors include his wife of 43 years, Cynthia (Sharp) Randall of Newburyport; two daughters, Jessica Randall of Lawrence, and Elizabeth Randall of Newburyport.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of his life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at his late residence. Contributions in his name should go to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Haverhill and Bradford. Condolences to his family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.