07/31/2026
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, public servant, and faithful friend, Terry Lynn “Wiggin” Wiggin, of Milford, Mass., passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Caroline, and daughters, Meredith and Samantha. Terry believed each of us has a responsibility to leave the world a little better than we found it. He lived that belief every day. Education was more than Terry’s profession — it was his calling. Throughout more than 40 years in public education, he worked to ensure schools had the resources they needed and that every child had the opportunity to receive a quality education. He believed budgets represented teachers, classrooms, opportunities and children’s futures, and every decision was guided by one simple conviction: every child deserved the very best.
Born on March 20, 1956, Terry spent the first 40 years of his life in Chesterfield. He served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and devoted countless hours to his community through local government, education and volunteer service.
Helping others wasn’t something Terry did — it was simply who he was. He later served school districts throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, earning the respect of colleagues for his integrity, thoughtful leadership and unwavering commitment to students.
A lifelong United Methodist, Terry believed faith was best expressed through service, compassion and justice. Above all, Terry cherished his family. He shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with Caroline, and was immensely proud of his daughters, Meredith (Josh Bell) and Samantha (Erick Montealegre), and his four beloved grandchildren, Carolina, Matthew, Ali and Abby. He is also survived by his sister- and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Paul Chlan; his
nephews, Brian (Alison) Chlan, Chris (Melanie) Wiggin and Anthony Toscano; and his nieces, Tracy (Richard) Beard and Bethany (Michael) Shinnick.
He was predeceased by his brother, Michael Wiggin; his sister-in-law, Sandy Wiggin; his sister, Sharon Toscano; his niece, Allison Chlan; and his nephew, Shawn Wiggin. Terry listened carefully, gave generously of his time, and never lost sight of the people
whose lives were touched by the decisions he made. He treated every person with kindness, fairness, respect, and dignity. His legacy lives on in the students whose lives were enriched by his work, the communities he served, the church he loved, and, most
especially, the family who loved him beyond measure. The world is a better place because Terry Wiggin was part of it.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MERIT (Millis Educational Resource Initiatives Team) in memory of Terry L. Wiggin. Gifts will support educational opportunities for Millis (Mass.) Public Schools, honoring Terry’s lifelong belief that every
child deserves the very best.
