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John Davis Obituary

Of Plymouth, formerly of Quincy, August 18. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Walsh). Loving father of Lance H. Davis, M.D. of Plymouth and the late Jay Davis. Brother of Paula L. Davis of MN. Born in Augusta, Maine, Sept. 13, 1935. Son of the late Paul and Josephine (Hanson) Davis. Educated in the Augusta Maine Schools and a graduate of the Univ. of Miami. He was a self-employed consultant. He was an avid sailer. Private Memorial Service on Friday, August 22nd, at 12 noon in the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., PLYMOUTH. Memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. More info and online guestbook visit: www.cartmell funeralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 20, 2008.

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peter williamson

August 30, 2008

i didnot know the family john and i were friends at age 6 a lot of fun times i will never forget john

Ann Marie Gosselin

August 27, 2008

Sam,

I am truly sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with you and your family.

Toni and Joe Kratohvil

August 26, 2008

Dear Sam and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about John.
We will miss him and all his stories at East Bay Grill.
Please know that you are in our prayers.
Im sure John is sailing with fair winds and following seas.
God Bless
Toni and Joe

Lorie Umanita

August 22, 2008

Sam,
I am truly sorry to hear of John's passing. You and Lance are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards,
Lorie Umanita

Lorraine Porras

August 21, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss Sam, my prayers are with you & your family.

Deborah Schneebeli

August 21, 2008

Dear Sam;

Your presence will always be missed around here. I am so sorry to hear about your husband but know you will be supported by many good friends and family members. All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Please come visit all of us at Genzyme if you are in the area. All best wishes, Deb

Christine Mead

August 20, 2008

I remember John always in front of the TV with the Sox on at Cheryl's condo! Always pleasant and entertaining. Mary Jane and Lance I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very sad time for you both. My thoughts are with you.
Take care and be well.

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