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John McGrath Obituary

Of Arlington, on September 26, 2007, aged 84. Husband of Carlene (Harris) McGrath, father of Mitchell and his wife Ann, and Curtis. Survived by brothers William and Richard, two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Service is private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in his name to the Smile Train.org cleft charity, 245 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo. (If I cannot deflect the will of heaven-I shall move hell).

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2007.

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Marian Brehm

September 28, 2007

Dear Carlene, I am so saddened to hear of Jack's death. Nan called me this morning. It was such a shock for us. Jack was a wonderful man...so kind, so full of fun. We will all miss him. You know you have my love and concern.

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