Timothy B.

Pressey

Timothy Blake Pressey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 85.

Tim was born in Salem, Massachusetts and grew up in nearby Marblehead. Upon graduating from Marblehead High School, he pursued his undergraduate studies at Northeastern University and advanced to the New England School of Law for his Doctor of Law degree. Tim went on to establish his law firm in Reading and later maintained his legal practice in Haverhill.

Timothy met his beloved wife Marthanne through college friends at a party. They married in 1963 and created their loving home in Reading, MA where they welcomed their son, Benjamin Blake, who was quickly followed by a daughter, Laura Elizabeth.

Outside of Reading, Tim and Marthanne found a peaceful refuge at their family cottage in Maine. They spent their time enjoying the surrounding nature with family and friends. Tim loved to grow rhubarb so that his wonderful wife could bake him his favorite pie. The little things in life, tinkering around the yard, the innovative projects, and the laughter with family at the dinner table is what mattered most. His love of grilling on the weber to share meals and his usual "you buy it and I burn it" will be remembered by us all fondly.

He enjoyed attending Acton Congregational Church while in Maine. This church community and his faith brought him immense pleasure, especially when he could take part in the church's bean suppers and sing in the choir. His joyful singing could be heard from every pew in the church. Later in life, Timothy and Marthanne attended Trinity Methodist Church in Florida where community and faith continued to fill their lives. They met many friends through the church, and their life in Florida flourished as a result. He spent his final years in Bradenton, FL.

Timothy is survived his beloved wife, Marthanne; his son, Benjamin, his daughter-in-law, Kim, and his grandchildren, Cameron and Paige; his daughter, Laura Fehmel, his son-in-law, Paul Fehmel, and his grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, and Nikolas; his great granddaughters, Evelyn and Nora, by Matthew and Devyn Fehmel; his sisters, Meredith Hager and her husband, Alan Hager, and Kathleen Barnes. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond C. Pressey; his mother, Rowena (Gaunt) Pressey; and his brother, Lincoln.

Special Thank You

Timothy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida, for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion shown to Timothy during his final days. Their support and dedication brought comfort to Timothy and his family during a difficult time, and the family will always be grateful for the care they provided.

Memorial Services

A memorial service celebrating Tim's life will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, MA 01867.

A second memorial will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL.

Family and friends are invited to gather to share memories, celebrate Tim's life, and honor the lasting impact he had on all who knew and loved him.

Timothy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, extended family, and friends. The memories made over a lifetime, especially those shared at the family cottage in Maine and within the church communities he cherished, will continue to bring comfort and keep his memory alive for generations to come

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