John B. Kimball, 1965-2025

John B. Kimball, 59, of Waltham passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at Bear Mountain in Sudbury, MA, after a three-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer.

Kimball was born and raised in Waltham to the late Charles J. Kimball and Karen L. Kimball (Burns). Fun-loving, loyal and an occasional wise guy, John was a man of fierce independence who had a passion for music, eagles, long car rides and the love of his family. Always up for a good laugh or a ride that would only cost you five bucks, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping in New Hampshire, collecting coins, spending time with his daughters,Sunday dinners and writing jokes.

Known as one of the only men who could paint a ceiling without the use of a ladder, Kimball spent most of his career as a painter. One of his greatest achievements was a mural he painted for his daughters, a large rainbow in a baby blue sky with many clouds that filled the entire back wall of their childhood home on Moody Street.

Kimball also had an orange Tabby Cat named Baby who chose him as her person and often decided his dinner would be hers. She rarely missed an opportunity to include herself in his phone conversations, making each call memorable and filled with laughter.

Kimball was predeceased by his daughter Karen L. Kimball, his sister Kimberly E. Kimball, and his grandson Liam Meadows.

Survivors include his three daughters Mary Jo Kimball, Stephanie Aucoin and her husband Nicholas Aucoin, Kristin Kimball and her two sons; his sister Sharon Kimball of Waltham and her children Joshua Coye and Courtney Coye; his great aunt MaryCarol Regan of Waltham; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

Family and friends are welcome to gather and remember the laughter and friendship during visiting hours on Friday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels at 773 Moody Street Waltham. Parking attendants will be on duty.

A celebration of Kimball’s life will begin at 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.