Eunice (Pingry) Matheson

Eunice (Pingry) Matheson, 97, of Littleton MA, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Arria Pingry. She was predeceased by her husband Frank W. Matheson.

She graduated from Littleton High School and was the last surviving member of her class. Eunice went on to attend Boston University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. 

In 1951 she moved to Littleton with her husband to operate the family farm, Spring Brook Farm, which has been in operation since 1713. She took pride in her farm's history and the business will continue to operate under the guidance of her family. She was a representative of the USDA , NAFEC, secretary of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau and secretary of the Mass Farm Bureau. She traveled with her husband many times to Washington D.C. to lobby for agriculture and was invite to lunch by President Clinton.

Eunice leaves her 5 children Donald A. Matheson of LaFargeville, NY, John L. Matheson of Depeyster, NY, Jeanette Collett of South Portland, ME, Frank W. Matheson Jr. and Irving R. Matheson both of Littleton. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather to honor and remember Eunice on Tuesday October 15, 2024 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St. Littleton, MA. The funeral service and burial will be private. 

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460  978-486-3709  www.badgerfuneral.com