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John Lifford Obituary

Of Boston, Oct. 6, 2007. Beloved husband of Jean (Carty) Lifford. Loving father of John D. Lifford & his wife Karen Loeb Lifford of Boston & Douglas J. Lifford of Boston. Dear grandfather of Amanda & Jackson Lifford. Brother of Rosemarie (Lifford) Holmes & her husband William Holmes of Dedham & the late Brian Lifford of Cohoes, NY. Brother in law of Dorothy (Carty) Shannon & Arthur Shannon, James & Mary Carty, Barbara (Carty) Fitzgerald & Louise Lifford. Also survived by many nieces & nephews & wonderful friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at 8:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Susanna Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham, at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to visiting hours in the Funeral Home Tuesday 4-8 pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Late graduate B.U. Class of 1964, Summa Cum Laudae, CPA, Mass. Society of CPA Gold Medal Award Recipient, long time member of the University Club. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The University Club Scholarship Fund, 426 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116. For directions & guest book. www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2007.

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Joanne & Cliff Carr

October 13, 2007

Aunt Jean,
May the love of those around you be a solace and a blessing. May it fill your heart with warmth and make your burden less to bear. May it be a guiding light that burns brighter than your sorrow. May it comfort you to realize how very much we care.
Sincerely,

Tim Brennan

October 10, 2007

Doug and Family,
Sorry for you and your family's loss. I know these must be trying times for you and your family as well. Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
Tim Brennan

Anthony Saras

October 9, 2007

A good friend,a witty companion, He will be missed.

Tom Poor

October 8, 2007

I am very grateful for the interest and support John had over the years for squash doubles at the University Club. His presence helped to make the program and the Club the success it is today.

Regina and Timothy Ford

October 8, 2007

Jean, Please accept our condolences on John's death. We only too recently came to know him as a lovely gentleman and keen bridge player. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gina and Tim Ford

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