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John Coburn Obituary

Of Malden, August 26, 2007, at 74 years. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Persuitte) Coburn. Loving father of John Paul Coburn and his wife Nancy of East Bridgewater. Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Sarah Coburn. Dear brother of Gloria Steets of Milford, CT. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral at the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Friday, Aug. 31st., at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Mr. Coburn was a retired chemist, and a member of the American Chemical Society and the Knights of Columbus. In his memory donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 275 Turnpike St., #201, Canton, MA 02021. For directions and online guest book visit jfwardfuneralhome.com J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2007.

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John Paul Coburn

March 26, 2025

We´re Doing good papa

rosemary hanney

August 30, 2007

Dear John and Nancy,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Betsy

Carolyn Warth (Morse)

August 28, 2007

Dear Auntie Rose,

Alex and I are so sorry to hear the sad news about your husband. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,
Carolyn and Alex

Kim Russell

August 28, 2007

John and Nancy,
Sorry to hear about the passing of John's dad,he was a very nice man from what I remember about him. My prayers are with at this sad time.

Maureen & Bill Morse

August 28, 2007

Dear Rose,

Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to you, John Paul, Nancy and the grandchildren on your loss.

I know the last few years have been very difficult for all of you. Jack was a very friendly person who will be missed.

With our love and deepest sympathy,
Maureen and Bill

August 28, 2007

he was a wonderful man

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