George M Sechen, age 93, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2015 at home. Beloved husband of Annette P. Sechen and devoted father of Julia Anne Sechen, George Sechen Jr. and his wife Megin, and Mark C. Sechen.  He was the adoring grandfather of George III, Andrew, Charles and William Sechen.

Mr. Sechen was born in Manhattan, New York  but grew up on his family farm in Hanover, CT.  He was a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT and attended Cambridge College in Cambridge, MA.  Mr. Sechen was also  a WW II veteran of the Army Air Corps where he was a communication officer in the North African Campaign and the Italian Campaign.

Mr. Sechen was a 40+ year employee of MIT in the Laboratory of Nuclear Science working both on Campus in Cambridge and at the MIT Bates Linear Accelerator in Middleton, MA.  He worked with both professors and graduate students as a Project Technician.  His love of MIT and LNS was obvious to all who had the pleasure of working with George.  George loved to teach and share his knowledge with all.  He was a passionate scientist who loved a challenge and to solve complex problems.  George was also a valued member of the MIT Pistol & Rifle Team where he was an accomplished marksmen.

As a Lifetime member and past president of the Scituate Rod and Gun Club he was an avid sportsman, hunter & fisherman, and accomplished marksmen.  He also loved to travel, explore and learn about the outdoors & nature. As a devoted family man, he loved to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren, who adored their Grandpa.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, January 2, 2016  from 11am - 2pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset, MA.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of George to the Museum of Science in Boston.  https://store.mos.org/donate/amount/?c=1&campaign_code=tribute&code=