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James Gannon Obituary

Of Newton & West Dennis, Aug. 16th, 2008. Beloved husband for 41 years to Kathleen T. Kay (O'Sullivan) Gannon. Loving father of Kerry Gannon of Newton, Robert Gannon of Charlotte, NC, Colleen Parnell of Greenville, SC, and Michael Gannon of Newton. Dear brother of MaryEllen Clisham and her husband John of Kingston. Cherished grandfather of James, Charlotte and Gardner. In addition, he is survived by many nieces, nephews & devoted friends. Funeral Services will be held from the Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM on Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton at 10:30 AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment Newton Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. brascofuneralhome.com Waltham781-893-6260

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 20, 2008.

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May 3, 2009

Dear Kay and Family, Cannot begin to tell you how shocked and saddened we were to hear of the sudden passing of your beloved Jim.He was unique,in every way.He was also our forever friend for 45years.What can we say to you and Kerry,Robert,Colleen and Mikey only what you already know,you have lost a treasure.Fairway Dr.will be a lonely place without his big grin when he opened the door.Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.....Always happy,never sad Always good,or not too bad Always laughing to the end-He died as he lived,everyone's friend. With deepest sympathy JP and Connie and Terry Landers Co Kerry Ireland

Donna & Sam Picariello

August 26, 2008

Dear Kay and Family,
We were so very saddened to learn of Jim's passing upon our return home from vacation. He was such a happy person to be around and we will remember him with a smile. We pray that your memories will help to bring you comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sam and Donna Picariello;
and Family

Sheila (Rourke) Reynolds and Family

August 23, 2008

Dear Kay, Kerry, Robert, Colleen, Mickey and family,

I am so very sorry for the loss that you have had to go through and eventhough throughout the years we didn't get to spend a lot of time together, I was and always will be proud to say that he was "my Godfather"....Rest in Peace Jimmy and say hello to Aunt Peg for me....

Joe and Nonie Rourke & Families

August 23, 2008

Kay, Kerrie, Robert, Mikey and Colleen,

We will always remember Jimmy in our prayers and will always remember the times we all had back in the day......In memory of Jimmy we send this along.

Good was his heart in friendship and family sound.....Loved and respected by all around. A wonderful live came to a sudden end......He died as he lived everyone's "friend"

Rest in peace......

Teresa,Frank, Vincie,Marie,Eileen,Richard,and all the family Rourke, Tuohy,Burke,

August 23, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

mary goodwin

August 21, 2008

kay, i am very sorry that i could not make the wake, and to let you know you are in my prayers. but words can never describe what you feel right now. with sympathy maryann goodwin (marie & robert Healy's daughter

rosemary mcdonald

August 21, 2008

Kay and Family , sorry about your loss he will be truly missed if there is anything I can do Ill be there
Love you kay Hang in there

Love Rose & Justin

Diana Rodriguez

August 21, 2008

Kerry and Family,
I am sorry to hear what has happened. My love goes out to all of you. I cant tell you how much you and your family has meant to me.

love Diana Oscar and Kids

Greg Picariello

August 21, 2008

Mike and Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Greg

Julie Merritt

August 20, 2008

Mike & Family,

I am terribly sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Bratton

August 20, 2008

Kerry and family

We are terribly sorry for your loss. Jim was a kind, warm, and funny man, and was responsible for some of the best times we all had together. He will be missed terribly. Our condolences to you and the entire Gannon family.

David and Shawn

August 20, 2008

Mike and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian Schleicher

Tyler & Suzanne Boudreau

August 20, 2008

Dear Kerri and the Gannon family,

Please accept our condolences in this most difficult time.

Amanda Madden

August 20, 2008

Kay, Kerry, Rob, Colleen, Mike and the rest of the family,
words cannot describe the sorrow I feel. As you all know he was like a father to me. I feel very lucky to have known such a great man with a wonderful family. I hope your memories will guide you through this difficult time.

Love,
Amanda

Amanda

August 20, 2008

Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Amanda & Charlie

Chris Moffatt

August 20, 2008

Jim was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Sondra Nolan

August 20, 2008

Dear Kerri and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a wonderful person and made every occasion memorable! We know there is now a lot of laughter in heaven.
Our thoughts and Love are with you all.
Barry, Sondra & Connor Nolan

Nancy Parker

August 20, 2008

Kay: I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful person with a great personality who made everyone laugh, I smile when I think of the times I came to get "scooter" and we would talk, please just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, God bless you all.

Nancy Parker

Loretta Buonopane

August 20, 2008

Dear Kay, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Love,
Loretta

Renee Butler

August 19, 2008

Dear Kay
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Renee

Leslie Altieri

August 19, 2008

Dear Kay and Family,
Fairway Drive will never be the same without such a fun and loving man. I never knew him not to have a smile on his face. He always made you feel upbeat. May your memories give some ease to your grief. He will be fondly remembered by many people. With Deepest Sympathy.

Carol Patten Liz Patten

August 19, 2008

Dear Kerri and Family,

So sorry for your loss.
We know how much family meant to all of you.
May your memories help you through the days ahead.

God Bless
In Sympathy & Friendship

Stephen and Caroline O'Brien

August 19, 2008

Dear Kay and Gannon Family,
We love you and are thinking of you. Jim meant so much to all of us and he will truly be missed. Our prayers and love go out to you all.
Love,
Stephen and Caroline O'Brien

kim concannon

August 19, 2008

Dear Kay & family, I would like you to know you are in my Thoughts & Prayers, If you need anything at all Kay you know we are here.

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