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John Marshall Obituary

MARSHALL, John H. Jr. died August 24, 2008 at home in Westport Harbor, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Martha (Damon) Marshall. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late John H. and Anita T. (Potts) Marshall. After graduating from St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA and Harvard College in 1954, he served in the US Army in France. His entire career was spent in the lumber business. He was a founder of GMC Hardwoods and Marshall and Marshall Lumber Co. He was a member of the Acoaxet Club, Elephant Rock Beach Club and Spindle Rock Yacht Club all in Westport and the Harvard Club. His many varied interests included birding, college ice hockey, the stock market and travel. He had a lifelong passion for minerals and was very respected in the field. While living in Cincinnati, Ohio about 40 years ago he helped start the Bullskin Creek Bird Club with a group of close friends which continues to this day. Surviving in addition to his wife: children John H. Marshall, III of Westhampton, MA Nina T. Marshall of Heath, MA Louisa W. Marshall of Millis, MA, Charlotte P. Giovanella of Sherborn, MA and their spouses, 7 grandchildren, Step-children: Elizabeth D. Ward of Dedham, MA, Jonathan C. Ward of West Palm Beach and their 5 children. According to his wishes, relatives and friends are welcome to Celebrate His Life at his summer residence 73 Peckham Lane, Westport Harbor, MA Saturday September 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Trustees of Reservations 572 Essex St. Beverly, MA 01915. Arrangements in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Sep. 8, 2008.

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Barbara Davino

January 10, 2009

My condolences to the Marshall family. I worked with John at GMC Hardwoods. He brought joy and pleasure to my job. I truly admired him, and will remember John always.

Roger and Anne Griswold

September 2, 2008

I will always think of John as a truly American character, who loved the outdoors, and had many strong interests. He pursued the things that were important to him and lived life on his own terms. I admired his independence and I felt privileged to have been able to help him record many of the episodes in his life that he had strong memories of.

Roger will miss one of his closest friends in Westport. They could talk about their Harvard days and old friends they shared.

Roger and I both send you our fondest love, Martha, and hope to see a lot of you in the coming months this fall.

Love, Annie and Roger

Mike Casey

September 2, 2008

Mr. Marshall,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow soldiers stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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