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John Wheeler Obituary

John R. Wheeler GREEN HARBOR John R. Wheeler, 74, of Green Harbor, October 20, 2007 at home. Born in Boston January 11, 1933. Son of the late Clarence and Helen Wheeler. He attended Peabody High School and Tabor Academy before serving in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. Mr. Wheeler was a local lobsterman. He was an active member of the Massachusetts Lobsterman's Association and a member of American Legion. An active member of the Marshfield Veteran's Association. Husband of the late Mary Joan (Ballentine) who died March 9, 1994. Survived by a son John W. Wheeler and his wife Connie of Marshfield, two daughters Robin Payne of FL and her late husband Steven and Nancy Hambleton and her husband Jeff of KS, a brother Richard Wheeler and his wife Sandra, 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and late brother Robert Wheeler. Visiting hours at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, Marshfield, Friday, 4-8 p.m. Private family Graveside Service at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Marshfield. Contributions in John's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society or Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360. For online guest book and directions, www.macdonald funeralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2007.

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Rosemary Haviland

October 24, 2007

We'll miss John Ronald's always-happy-to-see-you smile. There's a vacant spot at the turn-around.
John & Gigs Haviland

jeff Rutledge

October 24, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family."Cap" was a unique and insightful character who always made me feel welcome whenever I saw him.I will miss his kindness and will remember him fondly

Tina Jones

October 24, 2007

John & Connie, It is not how did he die, but how did he live. Not what did he say but what did he give. Its how many he touched when he passed away. This is how we measure his worth...by how he spent his life here on earth. Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean... May you all find peace at this time of grieving. Take care & know you are all in my prayers. xoxoxo

John Wheeler

October 23, 2007

Dad we so miss you but hold you close to our hearts. Thanks for the memories. Not goodbye but "see you later"...love you Connie and John

Mike Casey

October 23, 2007

Mr. Wheeler,
Sir, I didn't know you but as a fellow Marine I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Jean Asadoorian

October 23, 2007

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I was friends with Mark Wheeler, and remember going over to "Uncle Johns" for a visit. It was always fun time to see him...Mark thought the world of him..I really hope they are hanging out together..

Andrea & Steve Sweet

October 23, 2007

Mr. Wheeler was a kind man who will always remain in our hearts. May you find peace and comfort and may happy memories of him ease your sorrow.

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