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John William Stobbart III
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He was the husband of Marion (Shepard) Stobbart for 59 years; father of John of Centerville, Jane Hayward of Sandwich, Christine Irving of Sandwich, Elizabeth Damiecki of Centerville, and Robert of Nantucket. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and one great- grandson.
Born in Milford, he graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. Mr. Stobbart was employed by AT&T for 30 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 188.
He loved gardening, singing, swimming, playing the piano and fishing.
Services and burial with military honors were held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, Cape Cod Hospital, P.O. Box 640, Hyannis, MA 02601.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Elaine Harper
September 17, 2008
Marion, So sorry to read of John's pasing. My best to all your family.
Sandy Wyllie-Waller
September 16, 2008
Marion, JD, Jane, Chris, Ann, and Robert;
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many happy memories of Uncle John. Always laughing, smiling with so much love for his family. I will greatly miss him and I am so very sorry for your loss.
With much love to you,
Sandy
Ida & Walter Fagnant
September 16, 2008
Chris, we send you and your family our deepest sympathy. Ida & Walter Fagnant
David & Barbara Currier
September 15, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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Anne Damiecki
September 15, 2008
Thank you for all the good memories.
We will always remember your golden smile and kind words.
Love,
Anne, Sara, Alex and Gary xo
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