John P. Hinckley Jr.

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John Hinckley Obituary

HINKLEY, John P., Jr. Of Orleans MA, formally of Hopkinton MA, died Saturday Dec. 6th 2008 at Cape Cod Hospital following Cardiac Surgery and due to complications of Diabetes. He was born in Waterville ME on Oct. 26th 1942 to Louise (Learned) and J. Philip Hinckley. John graduated from Nauset Regional High School in 1960. He was a Navy corpsman specializing in cardio-pulmonary technology & care & a graduate of Suffolk & Boston University and worked many years at Massachusetts General Hospital in cardiac care & research. He then worked in the private sector at Kontron and Bard companies in medical research and products, serving as a project manager in the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology division. He loved his family dearly, his many friends throughout Orleans, The Cape and state wide, and his cat Maxwell. He also had a great love and passion for serving in town government. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Jane (Gillett). Three children: Rebecca A. Hanneman and her husband Mark of Auburn, John P Hinckley III of Mendon and Sara J. Johnson and her husband Erik of Auburn. Six grandchildren: Michael Flannery, Richard Hanneman, Cheyanne Hanneman, Megan Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and Casey Johnson all of Auburn and was predeceased by granddaughter Brenna Lynn Johnson. Visitation will be held Thursday Dec. 11th 3-7 pm in the Orleans United Methodists Church Main St. Orleans, MA. Funeral services will be in the Church Friday December 12th at 11 am. Burial will follow in the Orleans cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in John's name can be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 60 Walnut St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or The Academy of Performing Arts P.O. Box 1843 Orleans, MA 02653.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Hinckley

11 Entries

Linda Acuff

January 5, 2009

To John's family,
My most sincere sympathies are with all of you at this sad time. I just learned of John's passing today.

My husband, Jack and I enjoyed a friendship with John through John's association with the National Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology. NSCPT was a client of my husband's association management company, Acuff Associates from 1974 - 1986. John was a respected member of the NSCPT board of directors and contributed a great deal to the organization.

My husband, Jack, now deceased, and I considered John to be a very good friend, and we enjoyed many good times together. We shared the love for family, animals (especially Golden Retrievers) cats, nature and wine! He was a good friend, and will be missed.

Linda Acuff
Harrisburg, PA

Barbara Murphy

December 12, 2008

Dear Jane, Becky, John, and Sara,

Please know how very sorry we were to hear about your Dad. He was a great man, and a wonderful friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Murphys

Judy Scanlon

December 12, 2008

Jane,

I will always remember John with great fondness. He was the BOS liason for several committees that I served on, and I had great respect for his intellect, his understanding of the environment, and his skills in diplomacy. What I will miss the most, are the conversations we would have in the hallway, or where ever we might cross paths, as I always walked away somehow enlightened. He was a mentor, and he fostered creative thinking. I will always remember him as a great man, one who was wise, and kind, and above all, fair. Please gain comfort in knowing that he made a huge difference, and did much good while he was here with us. He will be missed. I offer you and your family my deepest sympathy at this time. Peace be with you.

Laura Stone

December 11, 2008

Jane -
Thinking of you and your family with
much sadness and sympathy.

Laura Stone
Framingham, MA
(formerly of Elm Street, Hopkinton)

John J Boelsen III

December 10, 2008

Jane,

I Ihope you will always know my prayers and thoughts have aways been with you and your family.

John J Boelsen III

NORMA ROBINSON ROCHWARGER

December 10, 2008

I feel very sad to read of Johns passing.......Gosh I have seen so many Hinckleys go in my lifetime. I didnt know John was sick. Please accept my deepest sympathy...he will be sadly missed. ALL MY LOVE NORMA ROBINSON ROCHWARGER

Steve & Barbara Learned

December 9, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ed Maas

December 9, 2008

Jane,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. John was a good man and respected by all. We feel honored to have known him. Our memories of his last birthday here at the Inn with his family will always be with us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sincerely,
Maas Family, The Orleans Inn

Fran and Ray Castillo

December 9, 2008

Jane--Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on your great loss. John was a friendly, kind and caring man who will be deeply missed by all his friends and by the residents of the town of Orleans, for whom we worked tirelessly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

J S

December 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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