Mr. Twamley was born in Sheyenne, N.D., to Archie and Edna (Moe) Twamley. He spent his childhood helping his parents run the local cafe. He graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1955 and received a bachelor of science degree in speech correction from Minot State Teachers College in 1961, and a master of science degree in speech pathology and audiology from Moorehead State College in 1968.

He moved to Massachusetts to practice his trade. He enjoyed reading, the outdoors, following sports and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Twamley is survived by his children, Michael Twamley and his wife Amanda of Delta, Sara Dale and her husband Randy of Natick, Mass., Lisa Doerr and her husband Tom of Berlin, Mass., Guy Twamley and his wife Tracey of Medway, Mass.; his siblings, Mary Jane McLaughlin of Minnesota, Bonnie Mellum and Sharon Merkes; his grandchildren, Michael, Alan, Ethan, Benjamin, Nicole, Emilee, Madison, Thomas, Peter, Justin, Maya and Brian; and his great-grandchildren, Michael, Alan, Kya and Adam.

Mr. Twamley was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Twamley.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, www.hospicegoodshepherd.org.

O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home in Taunton, Mass., handled the arrangements.