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John Washburn Obituary

Of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and Medford, suddenly August 28, 2007, age 59. Beloved husband of Grace O. (Rinaldi) Washburn, stepfather of Ronald Keech, and grandfather of Nathan Patterson, both of Medford. Funeral service at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Monday, September 3, at 8 PM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service, from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. US Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Maryann & Derek Zubrzycki

September 4, 2007

Sorry for your loss, John was a great man who lived life to the fullest, he'll be missed.

Nancy (King) & Dickie Brown

September 3, 2007

Grace,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You have our deepest condolences.
Love,

Jennifer Craft

September 3, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Mischele Koury

September 2, 2007

John, as your friend these are the things I found passionate about you. Your Native American Heritage, the wind in your face, nature all around you, conversation with good friends, old tunes and of course your Love for Grace. These are the things I will remember most about you. Gods Love will keep you. Love Missy and Jim Koury

Lisa & AJ Harkness

September 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If you need anything please call us.

Phyllis Blankley

August 31, 2007

Johnny,
Rest in peace my old friend, we'll see each other again some day.

Chaplain Art enos Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League

August 31, 2007

Semper Fi Marine Washburn.
The Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League thanks you for your service to God, our Country, and to our beloved Corps.
To John's family we send our deepest sympathy and our prayers on your loss and the loss of our Brother. John is now serving our Supreme Commandant and will be watching over you from the streets of Heaven. May God bless you and stand with you as you go forward from this sad day. Semper Fidelis

Thomas Glassett

August 31, 2007

Grace, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jonathan Magazzu

August 31, 2007

You were a good friend to me And you friendship and laughter will live on in memories and stories that will be told of a great man. My your spirit live on.

Grace Washburn

August 31, 2007

Dear sweetheart I will miss you everyday of rest of my life.I will love you forever and when its time for me to meet you on the otherside I know you will be there to see me at the gates of heaven.You were always so good to me and I will always remember the good times..Your loving wife Grace

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