Jeffrey K. Bancroft

Jeffrey K. “Jeff” Bancroft, 47, of Methuen passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Boston and was the son of the late Edward and Sylvia (Wiley) Bancroft.

Raised and educated in Maine, Jeff eventually settled in Methuen. He enjoyed every second of being a car salesman. He also enjoyed computer games, fishing, and mostly spending as much time possible with his one and only son, Corey. Jeff was very generous, loving and outgoing to everyone he came in contact with and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His distinctive laugh, infectious smile, and great sense of humor will forever live on.

Jeff is survived by his wife of twenty years, Kellie (Ryan) Bancroft of Methuen; his son, Corey Patrick Bancroft of Methuen; daughters, Christa Harris and her husband, Ryan of Kentucky and Cassie Murray and her husband, Ryan of Merrimac; sister, Debbie Bancroft; brother, James P. Harris and his wife, Linda; sisters, Nicole E. Williams and Valerie M. Marino-Chisolm; grandchildren, Gracelyn, Griffin, Jackson, Ashton, Bryson, and Leighton. He also leaves behind several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A memorial service will be held prior to the conclusion of visiting hours at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffrey’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 3815 Washington Street, Suite 2 Boston, MA 02130 or www.mspcc.org.