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John White Obituary

John J.White, of Weymouth, originally of Dorchester, died March 9, 2018. John proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for the MBTA for over 30 years, starting as a collector and retiring in 1983 as the Director of Operations. John was a daily parishioner and head usher at Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth. He was a BC Eagles season ticket holder and avid Patriots fan and was happiest when surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Edith P. (Powers) White. Devoted father of John White and his wife Kristin of Ohio, Kathleen Hoyt and her husband Jim of Hanover, Nancy Ebert and her husband Jack of Middleboro and Carol Smith and her husband Steven of Abington. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Loving brother of the late Mary McAdams, Peggy Killgoar, Sister Elizabeth White, William White, Teresa Russell and Francis White. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday, March 14, from 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Catholic Charities of Boston, 51 Sleeper St., Boston, MA 02210. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published by The Weymouth News from Mar. 12 to Mar. 21, 2018.
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Mr. White,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

March 18, 2018

My condolences to the White family. Johnny was a good friend of my father's, Ed Raeke, working for many years together at the T. He was a true gentleman. May he Rest In Peace.
Kevin Raeke

March 12, 2018

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McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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15

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McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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15

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10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

Weymouth, MA

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809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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