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John Erikson Obituary

Falmouth John Stanley Erikson, 89, of Falmouth, died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Falmouth unexpectedly. Husband of Antoinette G. Erikson for 67 years. Born in Quincy, he attended Quincy Public Schools and worked as a custom home builder and general contractor in Quincy. He retired to Falmouth 23 years ago. Mr. Erikson lived in Falmouth for 50 years including the summers he spent in there. He ran the Sand & Surf Guest House in Falmouth Heights with his wife for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was member of a Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed sailing, gardening and golfing. Mr. Erikson was a loving husband, kind and generous, and always ready to help others. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, John S. Erikson, Jr. and his wife Nancy, of E. Falmouth; his daughter, Janet and her husband, Raymond Agius of Hanson; his brother, Russell G. Erikson of Quincy; his sister, Constance Johnson of Quincy and 2 grandchildren, Beth and Sean Agius. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 28th, from 4-8pm in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., Falmouth Center. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday at 1:30pm in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online guestbook, directions & obituary please visit us at www.ccgfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 27, 2008.

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Judy Carr

May 31, 2008

So sorry to hear of Stan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Peter Erikson

May 30, 2008

What a wonderful person! I'm honor to call him my Uncle. My life has been so much better knowing him. His kindness towards me as a kid will not be forgotten.

Mike Casey

May 27, 2008

Mr. Erikson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

elizabeth carr

May 27, 2008

My husband Tom and I are so very sorry to hear of the death of our dear friend, Stanley Erikson. We and our two daughters have stayed at the Sand and Surf Guest House for many years and remember him fondly. We visit Falmouth Heights every July and August and over the years always made it a point to stop by Grand Avenue to visit with Toni and Stan. Stanley was a good man, and we will never forget him.
Tom and Betty Carr, Milton, MA

Anne MacDonald

May 27, 2008

Stan was such a wonderful man - generous with his time and talent - and gracious to all who came to Sand and Surf Guesthouse. Stan was exceptionally generous when, after my husband's stroke, he and his brother-in-law, Jim Fisher and another friend built a ramp to the back of our house so that I could get Bob into the house in his wheel chair.
Stan was so happy cooking on the grill out by the garage. My husband, Bob, named it
"Stanley's Emporium and Grille" and after
his stroke, Toni and Stan were so caring and thoughtful that they made a room for Bob out on the porch so that he would be on one level at the house. I cannot tell you what that meant to both of us; their
generosity, care, concern and compassion
were a source of strength for both Bob and me.
There are no good words to say how much
we will miss Stanley and how much he
meant to so many people. Please know that all the Eriksons are in our thoughts
and prayers at this time and for the future.
Anne MacDonald

Mary Beth Cantell

May 27, 2008

Stan will be so greatly missed, Roger and I consider Stan and Toni part of our family and love them dearly. Stan was a very kind and giving person and I enjoy many wonderful memories at the Cape and in New Hampshire. Not being able to spend time with such a grand man will leave a unfillable hole in my life.

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