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Christopher "Chris" Tanner
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He was the longtime companion of Alison Dooley and the loving father of Niam and Mor Tanner, all of Sandwich.
He was born in Barnstable and raised and educated in South Yarmouth, the son of the late Marilyn (Mulhern) and Charles Tanner. He respected and was grateful for all the Colton family did for him and his family. He loved being a father, and he cherished the time he spent with Alison and his daughters. He is also survived by an aunt, Sandra Price, of West Harwich and Brookline.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 625 Main St., Chatham. Interment will follow in People's Cemetery, Chatham. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Morris & O'Connor Funeral Home, 58 Long Pond Drive, South Yarmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. For guest book, visit www.MorrisOConnor.com.
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Tracie Murray
August 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a very good friend of Chris's in High school. I wish I had known about the service I would have attended. Again sorry for your loss and I have great memories of him. He was a good friend.
Jennifer (McNally) Monac
July 11, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Chris' passing. Although I did not know him very well, we had worked together many, many years ago for the Town of Dennis Beaches. Some friends and I had just recently wondered how he was, and hoped he was doing well. We all agreed, Chris was always upbeat, smiling and a genuinely funny person...while all of the other gate attendants brought their beach chairs to work, Chris always got a laugh with his chaise lounge! In fact he was pictured in the local paper because of it. My thoughts are with his family at this truly sad time.
Doug & Geri Ewing
July 11, 2008
We were sorry to hear of Chris' passing today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Allison, and the kids as well as the rest of the Tanner family. Way too young to go.
chris reed
July 11, 2008
Nick and family,growing up with you guys was alot of fun,many great memories...god bless you and your familys,love chris
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Rebecca Brown
July 10, 2008
To Nick and all of Chris' family,
My thoughts are with you. I am so saddened and sorry to hear about Chris.
Take care,
Rebecca.
Elaine Abrahamson
July 10, 2008
Dear Jonathan, Elisabeth, and Nicholas, We are so very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles Tanner Jr
July 9, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to Jonathan, Elisabeth, Nicholas, and Christopher's family.
Darren Vlacich
July 9, 2008
Dear Alison, Niam, Mor and the Tanner family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I remember many good times I had with Chris. We had alot of fun. I wish all the best to all of you at this sad time.
Chrissy Burnell-Salas
July 9, 2008
Alison , Niam & Mor
I am so very sorry to hear about Chris. I spent a lot of time with him when I was growing up. He was a good guy and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
christopher holden
July 9, 2008
growing up with both of you; my heart goes out to you and chris' family. we all lost someone special.
Michael DiSabato
July 9, 2008
Alison and the Tanner Family, I'm very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
PETER OBRIEN
July 9, 2008
CHRIS WAS A GOOD MAN WE DID ALOT OF BUSSINESS AT STOP AND SHOP WHEN I WAS A VENDOR GOD BLESS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Eric Abrahamson
July 9, 2008
Dear Niam & Mor:
I am very sorry to hear about your father. Having known Chris my whole life, I have so many great memories of us growing up together. I am fortunate to have been his friend. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Molly Stevens
July 8, 2008
Alison,
I worked with Chris at Stop and Shop and I remember how much Chris loved you and the kids-take care of yourself and them. I wish you strength in this difficult time.
Susan (Seminara) Costa
July 8, 2008
Alison,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Chris was a great guy!
Jeanne and Bill Bullock
July 8, 2008
Dear Alison, Our prayers and love are with you. Remember I always said that "God" works in very mysterious ways we may not understand why but we must have faith in His love. Take care of yourself. Love, Mr. & Mrs. Bullock
Michael Holloman
July 8, 2008
Alison sorry to hear about chris you and your family will be in our prayers.
Trish Baker
July 8, 2008
Alison and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Chris a few times, but he was always smiling. He kept my fiance, Bryan laughing too. I will pray for strength that you can make it through this difficult time.
Ellen Sharpe
July 8, 2008
Allison,
Very sorry for your loss.
Candy Keane
July 8, 2008
Alison & Family-
I am so sorry to hear about Chris.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Candy
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