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Paul Grogan Obituary

GROGAN Paul R. Grogan, 70 years of Whitman passed away June 26, 2013 peacefully at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Brenda (Locklear) Grogan. Born in Weymouth, son of the late Henry and Cecilia Grogan. Paul resided in North Weymouth for 24 years and graduated from Weymouth High School in the class of 1961. He was an Army Veteran and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. In his younger years Paul trained and raced harness horses at Foxboro, Rockingham Park and many other race tracks. Because of his love of horses, he returned to this in his retirement assisting friends. Paul and his family resided in Hanover for 25 years and he was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church before moving to Whitman and becoming a member of Holy Ghost Parish. Paul was a former franchise manager for Friendly’s and Brigham’s Restaurants and a District Sales Manager for John Hancock for many years. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Charlene Grogan (formerly Martinelli) of Plymouth and Rosemary and her husband Matthew J. MacCurtain of Middleboro. His three grandchildren; Priscilla Ann Martinelli, of Plymouth and Liam Paul and Kaleigh Rose MacCurtain of Middleboro. Also survived by three sisters: M. Janice Oliva and her husband Francis of Yarmouthport, Sandra J. Amber and husband Robert of West Bridgewater, Christine George and husband Robert of Rockland and three brothers: Ronald K. Grogan and wife Linda of Braintree, Stephen L. and his wife Mary of Braintree, Thomas E. Grogan and wife Debra of Rochester, MN. Paul was the brother of the late: A. Lucille Gately, Richard H. Grogan, Clare I. Maki and also brother-in-law Robert Maki of Gardner. Visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., WHITMAN on Monday, July 1st 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Tuesday in Holy Ghost Church at 9:00 A.M. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Whitman. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Paul’s memory to American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701. For directions or to sign the guest book visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com

Published by Boston Herald on Jun. 29, 2013.
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Steve and I are so sad to hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and our prayers are with the whole family at this time of great sorrow.

Natalie and Steve Brodeur

Natalie Brodeur

July 2, 2013

My condolences to the family. May you get comfort and strength from the Almighty.

C Woods

July 2, 2013

Sorry to hear of Paul s passing.

We were friends growing up and spent may good times together during our HS years.

Best to the Family

Charlie Cardillo

July 1, 2013

Brenda & family: Paul made the world a better place. He was one of the finest people I have ever met. Take comfort: we know exactly where he is.
Mr & Mrs George Gilmartin

June 30, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss,my prays are always with you. Luv you all.

Emmy Deminico

June 30, 2013

To Brenda and the entire Grogan Family...Sorry to hear about Paul's passing. As a former neighbor, friend and Classmate of 1961, I offer my sincere sympathy for the loss of a genuine gentleman.

Carmelita (Goodine) Hendrick

June 30, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the Grogan family.
Our prayers are with you all.

Stephen & Andrea Oliva

June 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. You have our prayers.
Love, Anita, Jim, Ian Ashley xo

June 30, 2013

To all of the loved ones Paul Grogan left behind.....I pray for all of you I pray for your peace as well hoping you know Paul is at such a beautiful, majestic peaceful place himself in Heaven and the pain and suffering is over because Jesus has taken him home and is holding him in his arms. Your loved one is still with you and always will be you will feel him everyday even in the simplest daily things you do and think of and that's what keeps him alive.....he is still here he's just resting till you meet again. I pray your memories bring you peace and happiness that will comfort you. God Bless All of You XOXOXOXOXO

Sandy Young

June 30, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

June 28, 2013

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