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John O'Neill Obituary

John G O'Neill, Jr. Sandwich â€" John G. O'Neill, Jr. died at his home in Sandwich on Saturday night September 29, 2007 surrounded by his family. He was 76. John was born in Malden and has lived at his home in Sandwich for over 30 years. John was a U. S. Navy Veteran during the Korean War Era. He worked for 42 years as a Union Electrician for Local 103 in Boston where he is a 58 year member of Local 103. John loved going on cruise’s and working in his garden. Most of all he enjoyed having his family and friends spending time around his house in Forestdale. He is survived by his loving wife Jean M. (Scully) O’Neill of Sandwich, and their 9 children. Sons Michael of Plymouth, Billy of Quincy, Daniel of Norwell, Jack of Hyannis, Mark of Sandwich and Brian of Kingston. Daughters Linda Ginn of Mashpee, Katie Bent of Kensington, NH, and Nancy Buchenan of Sandwich. He is also survived by his sister Louise Novak of Portsmouth, NH., 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A reception of the body and wake service Tuesday Oct. 2 at Corpus Christi Church, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd., E. Sandwich at 4 pm; visitation continuing until 8 pm. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. A funeral mass will be on Wednesday at 10:30 am in Corpus Christi Church. Interment at Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:45 pm. Arrangements by the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., Whitman. To send a condolence or to sign the guest book visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 1, 2007.

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Carina Salvador

October 6, 2007

John O'Neill was a hero in so many ways. He was the kind of person that you could have just met, and know that you were a better person for having done so. I have never physically been to Bora Bora, but through his words, pictures, and fond memories, I have been there countless times. I will rememeber his stories of Bora Bora and how much he loved it there. Mr. O'Neill gave so much of himself to others. He is a special person that God only made one of. His standards for living his life and how he treated people were set sky high. He's left a void in everyones heart, that will only be filled when we see him again. God bless you Mrs. O', Mark and the rest of his family. Love you Mr. O' I will never forget you.

Susan McQuade

October 1, 2007

Some of my oldest memories: "Johnnie changed Susan."
Cookouts at the pool. What a great and hospitable guy!He will be missed & celebrated for his love of family and life.

Elaine Donovan

October 1, 2007

My heart goes out to you, Jean, and your family at the time of your great loss. He was a wonderful husband and loved you all dearly and so proud of all of you. Extending my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family

Sarah Ginn

October 1, 2007

Not a day will go by that my grampy wont be missed! He was a great man! He tought me many lessons in life, that i will cherish every day. From teaching EVERYONE about Bora Bora and how beautiful it is and how everyone should take a cruise there, to passing down from generation to generation how to clean the pool and take care of the garden. Everytime I went there he had a new story to tell me and at times I might not have been paying the greatest attention but I got what he had to say. Live your life to the fullest, the way YOU want to and dont let anybody change your ways! Rest in Peace Grampy! I love you and I will NEVER EVER forget you! ~*~Sarah~*~

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