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John Mendes Obituary

Stoughton John J. Mendes, 80, died unexpectedly at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Wednesday, Aug. 20. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antonelli) Mendes. Born in Stoughton, he was a graduate of St. Marys School in Stoughton, St. Johns High School in Canton and Burdett Business School. Mr. Mendes was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as the chief accountant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for 44 years, before retiring in 1993. A lifelong communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, he was chairman of the bingo committee and a member of the parish council. He was also past president of St. Marys Home and School Assn. and the Stoughton Jaycees. Mr. Mendes is survived by his daughters, Sandra M. Fardie and her husband Donald of Lakeville and Judith Deaton of Stoughton; as well as his granddaughter, Andrea Mendes. He was the brother of Frank Mendes of Woburn and David Mendes of West Bridgewater. He was also the longtime companion of Joan Blair of Stoughton. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours Sunday 3-6 p.m. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Stoughton. Donations in John's name may be made to Mass. General Hospital Cardiovascular Research Center Fund, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home 781-344-2676

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Published by The Enterprise from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2008.

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Ellen Jennison

August 23, 2008

John was a member of our class of 1945 at St. John's High School in Canton. He was the one that started a basketball team in our senior year. He was a great player. He happens to be the last guy to die from our class with only 4 boys. Sad to learn of his death. We had so many good times at our class reunions held every 5 years until the 55th reunion. He was the gentleman in our class. He will be remembered in our prayers. Ellen Jennison, Class President

Danielle & Lou Tarentino

August 22, 2008

Judy, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dixie Dickinson

August 22, 2008

Dave,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, John...

Dixie Dickinson

Darlene Dunwoody

August 22, 2008

Angie, Linda and I are deeply saddened and surprised at John's passing. We cherish the wonderful memories we have of many years of bingo and church functions. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family and especially with Joan Blair our long time friend.

John Fernandez

August 22, 2008

I remember John and "Bea" as Girl Scout Leaders many years ago. John always had a big smile and a warm welcome anytime we saw each other through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.

Jane Van Houten

August 22, 2008

Sandy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Remember all the good times and experiences you had together. Jane

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August 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debra, Doris, Susan, Jane

Jim Robichau

August 22, 2008

My prayers and condolences to the family. I remember John and his brothers well frm being "neighbors" on Morton St. in Stoughton.

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