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John Dolan Obituary

59, of Goffstown, NH died unexpectedly of a heart attack on September 30, 2007. He was born March 8, 1948 in Brighton, MA, son of late John A. and Rosemary (O'Neil) Dolan. John grew up in Winchester, MA, graduated from Winchester High School in 1966 and Nasson College, ME in 1971. John loved his guitar, music, and the outdoors; hiking, fishing, and birding. He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy Currier, his stepmother Jan Dolan of Winchester, MA, two brothers, Benedict of Claremont, NH, and David of Watertown, MA; three sisters Elizabeth Whitham of Albuquerque, NM, Mary McNamara of Londonderry, NH, and Anne Lofredo of Berkeley Heights, NJ; his Godmother Ann Dolan of Winchester, MA, uncles, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 20 Elm Street, Milford, NH. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lukas Foundation, P.O. Box 137, Temple, NH 03084.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 3, 2007.

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Mary Beth Anderson / Pascale

October 30, 2007

Libby and the Dolan Family,
I am so sorry, I heard via an e-mail from a friend. I have great memories of your family and John being the older brother. My thoughts are with you all.

Jean O'Neil

October 4, 2007

Dot,
Even though I have a batch of cousins, gaining Johnnie as a cousin through Ed has been a really good deal. I have appreciated the chance to get to know him and you through our travels and visits. I look forward to more of the same with you, with John in our thoughts.

Janet Luongo

October 4, 2007

Dear Dot,

We are still stunned, and so sorry we left NH without seeing you guys last month. We will be there in spirit on the 8th.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
Janet and Ed Luongo

Peter & Elaine Bono

October 4, 2007

Dot--

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you. What a shock! We always enjoyed our conversations with John when we met at family reunions. All our love to you.

Charlie Marcous

October 4, 2007

Dot-
John is a permanent entry on my gratitude list. I am gratefull for his friendship, passion for all kinds of music, generosity, companionship, and wonderful humor. He is a power of example for being a true friend to those of us who share in this journey.
My sincerest condolences.

Lisa Mandeville

October 3, 2007

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

Diane T. Padilla

October 3, 2007

Dot,

Please accept my deep condolences on the loss of your husband, John. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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