John D. Wales

Bridgewater John D. "Johnny Five" Wales, of Bridgewater, by accident, April 3, 2008. He was 39. Born in Worcester, son of David Wales of Brockton and Sharon (Hewitt) of Taunton, he was raised in Bridgewater. He was a 1986 graduate of Southeastern Regional High School. He was also a graduate of New England Tractor Trailer School. He worked for Clean & Bright Power Washing Company. He enjoyed music, fishing, playing pool and spending time with his family and friends. He was the husband of Vicki (Turner); father of Julian and Emily; brother of Ruth Thiboutot and her husband Gary of Taunton; grandson of Henry Wales of Sacramento, Calif.; uncle of David Leighton; great-uncle of Xander Leighton. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be held Tuesday in the New Hope Christian Chapel, Rte. 106, South Easton, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Monday in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Memorial donations may be made to the Julian and Emily Wales Educational Fund, c/o Bristol County Savings Bank, 35 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780.