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John McGrane Obituary

71, resident of Methuen, MA, passed away on November 10, 2007 at his home. He leaves his loving wife Arlene M. (Ohanesian) McGrane. His children, John F. Jr. and his wife Bonnie L. McGrane of Bradford, MA, and Christine T. and her husband Michael J. Fritz of Methuen, MA; also 2 grandchildren, Meaghan and Anthony McGrane; his 2 brothers, James and his wife Phyllis McGrane of TX, William McGrane of FL, and 1 sister, Florence and her husband Stephen Guyer of Long Island, NY; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church in North Andover, MA. Burial will be held in The Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 35 Merrimack St., NORTH ANDOVER, MA. For more info or to send an oline condolence please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 12, 2007.

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Margaret Sims

November 12, 2007

Dear John & Bonnie & family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad and grandfather. I also lost my Dad 5 years ago at age 71. Too early. Bonnie, I hope you remember me from a local bank I used to work at. I was the one who answered the phone when your Meghan was born, remember? You are all in my thoughts at this sad time in your lives. Enjoy the memories and keep lots of pictures of your Dad everywhere you look. That helped me. I am now a grandmother, and my Dad never got to see Samantha. I will miss him forever. Love to all,
Peggy Sims

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