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John Hehir Obituary

HEHIR, John Of Brighton formerly of Ardrahan, Co. Galway, Ireland November 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Ann M. (Duffy). Father of Susan of Norfolk, James of Georgetown, Janet of Brighton, Annmarie of Los Angeles and Margaret Focke of Andover. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Funeral from the McNamara Funeral Home, 460 Washington St. (at Lake St.) BRIGHTON Wednesday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Columbkille's Church at 9 AM. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Former Chairman Treas. American Co. Board GAA. Former Pres. Boston & NE GAA, Late General Sec. Galway Men's Assn. US Postal Service Shop Steward Br. 34 NALCF or online guestbook & directions, please visit. www.mcnamarasparrell.com McNamara - Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 617-782-9636

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2008.

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John & Maria Joyce

November 27, 2008

Ann & Family, we were very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. Hopefully you can cherish the good memories with Jack as we will here in Ardrahan. We will miss your stays with us at The Olde Forge, but remember with fondness all the laughs and banter. May you find strength at this time. God Bless...... Johnny, Maria & Family

Dan Rufo

November 13, 2008

Dear Mrs. Hehir, Jimmy & Family,
Jane and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hehir was a wonderful, caring man who always had something good to say. I will always remember and be thankful for how he welcomed my family into the neigborhood many years ago, and how he treated all of us as his own. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Danny & Jane Rufo

Jean (Hannigan) Moran

November 12, 2008

Susan and family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad...

Mary Coen

November 11, 2008

To Ann & Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, as we understand your grief as we have just lost John two weeks ago.
Mary Coen & Family

November 11, 2008

Ann, May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of Jack.
Mike and Anne (Prendergast) McWalter (Palm Coast, FL)

Tom and Aine O Doherty

November 11, 2008

We heard the sad news of Jack's death from our Parish Priest Fr.Higgins. We send our sincere sympathy to you Ann and your family.Jack loved to visit Ardrahan and always remained a Galway man. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

Catherine (Donahue) Hanley

November 11, 2008

Dear Susan and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Most sincerely,
The Donahues & The Hanleys

margaret (doucette) regan

November 11, 2008

I have many wonderful memories of John Hehir and his family. He made all the neighborhood kids feel welcome in his home and treated us like one of his own. He will be missed.

Ruth Berkeley

November 11, 2008

Jan and family,
My family sends deepest regards to your family. My father always speaks highly of your father as an outstanding person. Thoughts and prayers your way.

Arthur Tenaglia

November 10, 2008

John was a great influence to all of us as we were growing up in brighton,
he was always there for us ,a great friend and a true gentleman, a man who taught us all the meaning of respect through his actions, and the respect he always had for us as kids in the neighborhood,

John was a man we all loved and respected, and a big influence in our lives,
god will have a special place for him in heaven

Eleanor Coen

November 10, 2008

A man who was so kind to my husband. Tom.
at the Brighton Post Office!
My thoughts are with you, Ann
Love,
Eleanor Coen

Peter McDermott

November 10, 2008

The passing of a true gael within our ranks. A founding member of the North American GAA County Board in 1959. Boston, Montreal and all of us were blessed to have such a man amongst us. An individual such as John can never be replaced but we can follow his lead and try to emulate a great man.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

An Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Tír Eoghain Philadelphia

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