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John Barry Obituary

BARRY, John F. Of Westwood, formerly of Quincy, December 12. Beloved husband of Helen M. Cloonan-Barry, and the late Dorothea Will-Barry, and the late Irene C. Barry. Stepfather of Patricia A. Cloonan-Bonanno of Alexandria, VA, Brian M. Cloonan of Dedham, Alexander Will of Milton and Frank Will of Milton, Barbara Lawrence of Lakeville, Nancy Southern of GA, Carolyn Eagan of Hingham. Also survived by many loving grandchildren. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Saturday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Denis Church, Westwood at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Interment Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the Dorothea Will-Barry Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH. Late retired manager at Allis-Chalmers of Hyde Park. Graduate of St. Anselm College and recipient of numerous alumnae awards. World War II Army veteran. For directions and guest book gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 14 to Dec. 18, 2008.

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Mike Casey

December 29, 2008

Mr. Barry,
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 WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Elizabeth Golding

December 19, 2008

Papa John~ some of my fondest memories @ the Cape involved you, I still remember you doing your handstands! Rest in peace, you will be missed ~ Elizabeth

Barbara Will Lawrence

December 17, 2008

Papa John
Thank you for being a wonderful grandfather to my children and making them feel so special.
You will be missed.
With love,

michelle lawrence murphy

December 16, 2008

Papa John ~ you will forever remain in my heart and in my fondest childhood memories.......

Susan Barnette

December 15, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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