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John Welch Obituary

John E. Welch PRISCILLA BEACH John E. of Priscilla Beach, formerly of Brighton September 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Effie M. (Bohannon) Welch. Loving father of John E. Welch Jr. & his wife Maura of Westwood & Priscilla Beach, Anne M. Welch of Braintree, Jeannie E. Welch of Plymouth, Ellie Colbeth & her husband David of Milford, Thomas Welch of Stoughton, Patti MacLeod & her husband John of Plymouth, and Theresa McGowan & her husband Mark of Plymouth. Dear grandfather Bubby of 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. John was survived by his long time loving companion Pat Sims of Plymouth. Dear brother of Marylou OBrien of Marshfield, Eleanor Morrison of Needham, and the late Albert J. Welch Jr. Also Survived by many nieces & nephews and John was blessed with many loyal friends. Funeral from The McNamara Funeral Home 460 Washington Street (At Lake St.) BRIGHTON on Wed. Sept. 17th at 8:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Columbkille Church, 321 Market Street Brighton at 9:00 AM. Family and Friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours on Monday 4:00-8:00 PM and on Tuesday 3:00-8:00 PM. Interment in the Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. John was the President of the Albert J. Welch Corporation in Brighton, a 50 plus year member of the IUOE Local #4, Life time member of the John Alden Sportsman Club, Past Director of the U.S. Trust Bank, Past Board of Directors for St. Elizabeths Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations in Johns memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. John made everyones wish come true! For directions and on-line guest book, please visit us at www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara - Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton Cohasset Norwell 617-782-9636

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2008.

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Paula Barrett

September 18, 2008

To the Welch Family:
So sorry for your great loss. John always had a smile and a wave for everyone and was so very generous to everyone on the annual 3rd of July celebrations. You have some great memories to fall back on in your time of sorrow.

Paula Barrett

Robin Randlett

September 17, 2008

To Theresa and the Welch Family

I can't put into words what I feel for your family at this time. Your Dad was like a second father to me. I don't have a childhood memorie that doesn't revolve around the Welch home. The beach will always remind me of your Dad.

Robin Murphy Randlett

Teresa Rourke

September 16, 2008

To the Welch Family,
My Deepest Condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mr. & Mrs. Monaco

September 16, 2008

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

Marlean Komar

September 16, 2008

Theresa and Family, We wish you the gift of a memory whenever you need to know the one you love still walks with you wherever you may go. God Bless in this time of sorrow.

John J. and Maureen Mathews

September 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Welch Family.

John and Maureen

THE TWOMEY FAMILY

September 15, 2008

THERESA AND FAMILY
MAY YOU KNOW WE ARE WITH YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME.WHAT A TRIBUTE TO YOUR DAD ALL OF YOU ARE,A LOVING FAMILY

Megan Reynolds/Relihan

September 15, 2008

Dear Patti & Welch Family~ You were all such a big part of my childhood, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a large and strong presense on Priscilla Beach... and will always be. I can't help but think of the fun times I always had at the Welch's, the 3rd of July parties & way back to the "Playhouse". I know he is above smiling down on all of you, so proud, he has such a wonderful family. With my deepest sympathy and Love, Meg

Linda Munger

September 15, 2008

To The Entire Welch Family,
I am sending my deepest sympathy to you all. Always hold onto the wonderful memories you have of your Dad. He was always so nice to me when he was at the Office. May he rest in peace.

Jeanie LoVuolo

September 15, 2008

Anne & Family,
Our deepest smpathy goes out to you all on your family during this difficult time.
Love
Jeanie & Taylor

Raquel Mullaney

September 15, 2008

To the Dearest Family I know,
I don't need to tell you that John was a great man. I feel so honored to have known him and your family. All of Comfort Keepers is grieving right now and are ready & willing to provide whatever help we can.

With Deepest Sympathy & Much love,

Margaret McCauley

September 15, 2008

To the Entire Welch Family - Your father was a gift, a gift that lives on in each and every one of you. You are all a direct reflection of the wonderful, kind, generous and compassionate man he was. The door was always open at the Welch’s, and always a laugh to be had for sure. What a great job he did – what a wonderful father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was so proud of all of you, he loved you all so very much, seeing that was truly amazing. Remember all those cherished moments you had with him. May God be with all of you during this very difficult time. Gods Blessings to the Welch's today and always.

In Sympathy & Friendship,

Edmund Rich Jr

September 15, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Michael and Mary Jane Calhoun-Donelan

September 14, 2008

Dear Welch Family,
Priscilla Beach will miss the quiet generosity, passionate Patriotism, and warm laughter of your Dad, of your Bubby. All of those who loved him are now stunned with the tragic passing of his cherished "Timmy". Hold onto each other and know that all of us surround you with prayers and caring. Several nights we were at dinner with your Dad and Pat at Mom and Dad's, and your Dad was so proud of his family. He was just plain fun!
With Sympathy,
Michael and Mary Jane Calhoun-Donelan

Bubby's Favorite View

September 14, 2008

Richard Welch

September 14, 2008

Rest In Peace Uncle John, you will be greatly missed.

Sister Susan Dale

September 14, 2008

Dear Johnnie and Maura(and all of the Welch family)

May God be with you during this time of sadness. John..a wonderful dad, grandfather and brother..is in the best place ever!! It is those left behind who must suffer the loss of this great man. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister Sue

Ellie Colbeth

September 14, 2008

Dad,
I may not have been able to see you as much as the rest of our family but I love you just as much.
You raised me great your are the best father ever you taught me respect and never gave up on me and for that I am grateful I love you dad and I am going to miss you terribly LOVE,
ELLIE

Bethany Colbeth

September 14, 2008

Grandpa, I want you to know that you will be missed dearly! And to all my wonderful aunts and uncles try to stay strong I know this is hard but we can all stick by each other! Love and miss you always..Bethany (Bo)

Lisa Fermino

September 14, 2008

I'll miss you Bubby, thank you for all the great memories....

cheryl lo vuolo

September 14, 2008

Dear Annie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your losses. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May faith, family, and friends keep you strong. God Bless.
xoxo The Lo Vuolo & Gramazio Families. Sonny, Kevin, Cheryl, Rick and Olivia Mae

T W

September 14, 2008

Dad, I will be forever trying to be the man & father that you have been. I have a large void in my life without you here, but have many good memories to look back on. The Red Sox' Will miss us on our yearly road trips and so will I.. Dad you have always been there for us during the tough times and as usual we already need you... Please give us the strength to get us thru this difficult & tragic time... I miss you and I love you!!!!!

Richard Mazzola

September 13, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 13, 2008

To Theresa and the entire Welch family, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences in the loss of your fine father. He was a lucky man to be loved by so many and to have had such comfort, love, and support from his children and grandchildren. May God help you all in these trying times.

The Weeks Family

donna spencer

September 13, 2008

Dear WELCH FAMILY, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SAD LOSES. SORRY I'M NOT THERE TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL. PLEASE ACCEPT MY WARMEST WISHES AND ALL MY LOVE TO EVERYONE.

Fr. John Cashman, C.P.

September 13, 2008

To all of John's family my heartfelt sympathy. John was a wonderfull man and I remeber so fondly the fun times we had when I was Pastor at St. Gabriel Parish. I remeber particularly the deep love John had for his family and his generosity toward so many. May he rest in Peace with his God.

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