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John G. Fuchs

BELLOWS FALLS John G. Fuchs, 67, of Center Street, died Monday, March 4, 2013.John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of John and Marie (Holzman) Fuchs. He was a 1967 graduate of Manhattan College, where he earned a bachelor's degree, and a 1968 graduate of University Massachusetts with a master's degree.

In December 1969, he married Deirdre Nora O'Shea, who survives. He also leaves his children John and Matthew Fuchs, and his grandchildren, Julia and Nora Fuchs.

He was a lifelong educator and an avid gardener with a love of reading and collecting books.

FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be calling hours on Friday, March 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a brief ceremony at 5 p.m. at Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls. A reception will follow the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Parks Place, 44 School Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 or to Our Place Drop In Center, 4 Island Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Mar. 7, 2013.

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Diane Croteau

March 13, 2013

John was the Inshapes hero for our garden. We will definitely miss him more than anyone can say. We were devastated to hear such sad news but in John's memory we will keep the garden growing. Our thoughts our with his wife and sons and grandchildren as he spoke of them so proudly. God love you John!!! From all of us at Inshape in Keene, N.H.

Bill Harkins

March 9, 2013

I was saddened to learn of John's passing. We were friends in Brooklyn and at Manhattan College. We played a lot of basketball and drank a lot of beer together. Who can forget the summer at the "Slanty Shanty" in the Rockaways? Mostly what I will remember John for is how he made me laugh.

March 8, 2013

We were so sad to hear the news,John, Aileen and family know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. With Love & hugs Richie and Cathy Schaffer

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

March 8, 2013

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Richard Landry

March 8, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. John will be missed by everyone. My sincere condolences to John's family.

Dennis and Kathryn Cote

March 7, 2013

There are no words to express the depth of our loss, but John would probably have found the right book to help us express the best sentiment. We will deeply miss John and send our love to Dierdre and his son's, John and Matthew, and their families. Sincerely, Dennis and Kathryn Cote and family

Ellen & Michael Tenney

March 7, 2013

We were shocked and saddened by the news of John's passing. He was always upbeat, positive and a pleasure to talk with. Deirdra, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Harry Thompson

March 7, 2013

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