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John Hemphill Obituary

Of Hyannis, September 4, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Ellen A. (Guilfoy) Hemphill. Loving father of Matthew Hemphill and his wife Clare of Essex, Vt., Ellen "Penny" Savage and her husband Richard of Marshfield, Marilyn "Mandy" Chandler and her husband Scott of North Eastham, Paul Hemphill and his wife Marianne of Marshfield, Mark Hemphill and his wife Donna of Cumberland, R.I., Peter Hemphill and his wife Theresa of Wareham, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Selinger and her husband Jeff of Soldotna, Alaska, and the late John W. Hemphill, brother of the late James and Richard Hemphill and Ruth Thompson. Also lovingly survived by 12 grandchildren and the late Sarah Rose Hemphill, and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON, Saturday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Wollaston at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Burial in Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. WWII USMC Veteran. Donations in memory of Hemphill may be made to Jimmy Fund, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446-9918. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 6, 2007.

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Judy Killoran (New England CC)

September 13, 2007

To the Hemphill family:
My deepest condolences on your recent losses

Karen Savage

September 8, 2007

I love you Bumpy !

Maxine& John Zartarian

September 8, 2007

Dear Family.
We are saddened by the passing of John. He was such a wonderful person and always a joy to be around. We will all miss him at The Paddock. Our thoughts are with you.

marsha silvia

September 7, 2007

Marianne, Paul, and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of another loss for you. We are thinking of you all and praying for peaceful, loving memories.

Marsha and Rich

Cynthia Pena

September 7, 2007

Dear Mandy,Beth,Penny,Mark,Matt,Peter and Paul; We are so heart broken on the loss of your Dad. It was an honor to know him and your Mother. He always had a kind word, a smile and wisdom for life. He was a warm soul, you felt you always knew him. Peace and Love Cynthia and Anthony Pena

Mike Casey

September 6, 2007

Mr. Hemphill,
Sir, I didn't know you, but as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during WW II. The history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines during WW II are what all of us Marines who have followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Carla Warburton

September 6, 2007

My heart goes out to the Hemphill family, in the few hours that i get to meet Mr Hemphill, i was encouraged by him about life, which i will always cherish from day to day, he is a father and a friend to everyone.
He will be seen in every sunrise, every sunset and every bright star that shines in the sky......My deepest sympathy to everyone, especially Mandy. Mr Hemphill is at the right place, hes resting with the lord.

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