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John Wanamaker Obituary

Of N. Fort Meyers, FL, formerly of Hudson, July 9, 2008, age 74. Dear friend and husband of Joan (Hunt) Wanamaker of N. Fort Meyers, FL. Father of Lori Peloquin of Arizona, Diane Kerwin of Groton, Lisa Reynolds of Arlington and Dan Wanamaker of Lancaster. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Born in Bayside, NY, son of the late John and Mary (Highfield) Wanamaker and served in the U.S. Army during Korean War. Former Registry of Motor Vehicles Reps Director in Boston until retiring in 2001. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Family and friends may attend visiting hours on Sunday July 13th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., (www.tighehamilton .com) 50 Central Street, (on Rt. 62, exit 26 off Rt.495) Hudson, MA 01749. Donations in Johns memory may be made to: International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421 or Saint Michaels Parish, 20 High Street, Hudson, MA 01749.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 11, 2008.

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Kristyn (Keirstead) Chiasson

July 30, 2008

Lisa - I just read of your father's passing, my condolences. I'm sure the love of your family and friends will help you through this sad time.

Kathy Evans

July 13, 2008

John,
You were like a father to me. Thank you for your guidance, your extremely enthusiastic and strong willed spirit, your smile.. I will remember you forever. I love you and cherish our memories.

Kathy

Tom & Jean McEnaney

July 12, 2008

Dear Dan:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

(Former neighbor on Kings Grant Road)

Sharyn Kenney-Young

July 12, 2008

So sorry for your loss. I will be in Falmouth during the wake/funeral times. My sympathies go out for your family. Thinking of all of you.

Donna Hughes

July 11, 2008

Remember that your
loss is shared
by many friends who care
and that you're in our
thoughts and hearts
and in our every prayer
I met Mr. Wanamaker at Lexington Golf Club and always enjoyed his personality

Dan Wanamaker

July 11, 2008

Dad, you'll be missed!

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