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John McClure Obituary

McCLURE, John S. "Red" In Roslindale, Sept. 16, 2008. Son of the late Sadie Newton. Beloved husband of Margaret (Doherty) McClure. Loving father of Maryann Ovesen and her husband Richard, John McClure Jr. and his wife Donna, James McClure and his wife Anne, Douglas McClure and his wife Lisa Demarais of Roslindale, Susan McClure of Dorchester, Peggy Greenough and her husband Mark of Marietta, Georgia, Sandra McClure and her husband Daniel Kelly of Medway, Sharon McClure of Folsom, PA, Scott McClure and his wife Brenda of Westwood, and Christine Lynch and her husband Dennis of Foxboro. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Loving brother in law of Phyllis Sherry of North Cambridge, Betty Doherty of Woburn, and the late John, Joan, and Alice Doherty, Paul and Mary Geary and James Sherry. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday, Sept. 22 at 8:45 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Sunday 3-8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. For directionsandguestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 21, 2008.

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Joanna Perron

September 23, 2008

I just learned of your father's passing and want to extend my sympathy to the family. When I was growing up in Jamaica Plain, I remember that everyone loved "Red McClure". My parents were his biggest fans. What a great guy he was! Always there when you needed a favor or help with the plumbing! I can still see that big smile of his. He will be missed by a lot of people, but not forgotten.

Kevin Doherty

September 22, 2008

Sitting here monday morning thinking about you uncle Red, Sorry I could not make it up for your funeral. You guys as God Parents always made sure you got me a gift at Christmas, I will never forget that, well until the Alzheimers sets in...just kidding. You were a great man.

Caroline Fish

September 21, 2008

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you...
Thank you for the great memories I had with "Papa Red", good times in the pool on Conway Street!
With Love,

September 21, 2008

With Sympathy
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Broderick

Robert J Casaletto

September 21, 2008

My condolences. From a former Co Worker Bob Casaletto, son of Pinky Casaletto.

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