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John McDermott Obituary

Of Milton, June 24. Beloved husband of Nellie (Flaherty). Devoted father of Ann C. Greene of Plymouth, Ellen M. Charney of WA, Philip of ME & John P. McDermott of Medford. Brother of Mary Garvey & Bridget McHale, both of Ireland, Martin of IL & Philip McDermott of So. Wales. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton Sat. morning at 11. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Fri., 4 to 8 PM. Retired employee of Commonwealth Gas, Co., Cambridge & Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Milton Hospital, 92 Highland Ave., Milton 02186. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2008.

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Monique Packer

June 28, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you today and always. Monique and Howard Packer and Margaret LaTegola

Laurie Ledgard

June 28, 2008

John,
I'm sorry to read of your father's passing and offer my condolences to you and your family. He certainly sounded like quite a fellow; you didn't fall far from the tree.

Best wishes,

Laurie "Ledge" Ledgard
NU '84
Globe City Desk

Tommy & Annie Flaherty

June 26, 2008

Our sympathies to Nellie and family.
John was a warm and wonderful person with fabulous stories.
He will be greatly missed.

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