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JOHN TOLAND Obituary

TOLAND, John E. Of Sudbury, suddenly of natural causes Dec. 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Mary M. (MacLean). Loving father of Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen. Devoted son of Bernard J. and Catherine M. (Geishecker) Toland of Quincy. Also survived by his siblings: Patricia Toland of Quincy, Nancy Lindahl and her husband, David, of Thetford, VT; Elizabeth Stravin and her husband, Charles, of Quincy; Michael Toland and his wife, Diane, of Canton and Jennifer Powers and her husband, Daniel, of Attleboro. John is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews as well as Mary's extended family. A funeral mass will be concelebrated Saturday, December 29, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Duckett-J. S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road, Rt. 20, Sudbury. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sudbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the "Toland Children Education Fund", c/o Michael Toland, 11 Riverview Rd., Canton, MA 02021. For additional information, tributes and guest book, please visit www.duckett-waterman.com. Duckett-J.S. Waterman & Sons Sudbury, MA 978/443-5777

Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2012.
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I am so sorry, to be just finding out this now, John played ball with my brother, and my father,just thought the world of him, as did I..we were heartbroken to hear..he was a gentle, kind person, Our family will keep you in our thought and prayers..and jJohn forever in our memory.. The Martin Family (Pembroke ma.)

Sheila Martin

March 31, 2014

To the Toland family, I had worked with John at Northeast Rehab, it has been sometime since i have seen/talk to him but he was someone i would never forget. Such a great funny guy. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you all during this difficult time.

January 25, 2013

Dear Mary, Owen, Brendan, Owen and Helen,

The Toland family is one of our favor families in our dental office ! I am so sorry this happened to your family!

My heart goes out to your family! Please let me know if there is anything i can do for your family!

We will always remember John as a polite, nice and kind person!

Ronnie Du Sudbury

Ronnie Du

January 15, 2013

Dear Tolands - what a incredible loss. I am so sorry. I can't tell you how many happy memories of your family came flooding back every time I saw John at the rink or baseball field. I just heard and am thinking about all of you and John's family and I am so, so sorry.

Matt Crozier

January 13, 2013

Miss your green truck stopping as you passed by the house. Miss your laugh. God bless. Gods speed my friend. One in a million. Blessed to call you my friend.

Dave Herlihy

January 12, 2013

I had the pleasure of playing hockey with John at BC High. He was a great guy to be around and I remember him fondly...especially his dry wit. I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers.

Mark Ockerbloom

January 11, 2013

John was a Great Man and will be missed very dearly.

Joe Mensah

January 11, 2013

I had the privilege to work with John Toland for two years while working for Intel in Hudson Mass. The first thing you observed with John was that he could never get to his desk without someone stopping and asking him a question about the system they owned and how he could help solve "their"� problem/s. John was a team player with a wonderful sense of humor that was evident in all he did. He was a gifted engineer whose skills far exceeded his job description. People loved working with him because they knew the job at hand would prove to be fun, and all would benefit from him sharing his knowledge. His attitude was always positive and I NEVER heard him use the words failure and can't. He was a role model for all to emulate. Rest in Peace John Toland. You were what most people can only hope to be!

Tom Lindsay
Intel Corporation

January 8, 2013

John was a wonderful person always courteaous and friendly to all! He will very much missed!

Jill

January 7, 2013

Mary and family,

We are so sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Diana (Harvey) Enscoe and family

January 6, 2013

John was one of the nicest people I ever had the opportunity to work with at Intel. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you.

Barbara Boggs

January 6, 2013

mary i am sorry for your loss

debra dunn

January 5, 2013

Dear Toland Family, My heart and prayers go out to you all on your loss. I had the honor of knowing and working with John for many years as part of the Intel Community. He was very respected and a very nice person. A good friend. He will be missed. God Bless.

Albert Madrid

January 4, 2013

Dean Toland family,

May life bring you all brighter and happier days ahead! Cherish and share all the beautiful memories of John that will remain with you for the rest of your lives.

May his soul rest in peace,
Tavana family

January 4, 2013

To the Toland Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a great co-worker and friend. He will be greatly missed.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Choiniere and Family

Steve Choiniere

January 3, 2013

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. You were my favorite family when I worked at PRP. Please let me know if you need any thing!

Jamie Wilson

January 3, 2013

To the Toland Family - we are so very sorry for your loss.

The Darcy Family

Kelly & Stephen Darcy

January 3, 2013

I am schocked and saddenned by the news. I worked with John occasionally in virtual meetings from here in Ireland and he always impressed with his manner and professionalism. Deepest condolences.

Tim McAtee

January 3, 2013

I am very sad to learn of johns passing just a few minutes ago, he was a gentleman and a great guy to work with, please pass my condolences on to his family and folks who worked with him in Hudson. ‘ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam' may he rest in peace. Thanks, Eoin from intel ireland

January 3, 2013

Our hearts go to Owen, Brendan, Andrew, Helen and Mary. Please, accept our deepest condolences.

The Lepsky family.

Gregory Lepsky

January 2, 2013

To the Toland Family. I have worked with John since he came to Intel, and have worked for him for the past 2 years. I considered him a friend and someone to look up to in the way he lived his life and loved his family. Sitting right beside him, I enjoyed hearing him tease the kids when he would call home about something and knew that his family just gave him so much joy. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Paul Bourque

January 2, 2013

We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved John. We lived near Bernie and Kay for several years and know what a loving, close-knit family you have. May God Bless you with peace in this difficult time.

Billy and Elizabeth Duncan

January 1, 2013

I have been building the Toland Family tree for the last few years and would like to sympathise with you on the sad passing of John E. I think John E's great grandfather is my grandfather's brother from Clonmany Co Donegal, Ireland. Kind Regards. Brid Toland Nevin

January 1, 2013

Dear Mary, Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen,

We are so sorry for your loss. We think of you so often during the day and send our prayers for strength and peace. We love you.

Laura, Mark, Kate, Maggie and Will Rutherford

January 1, 2013

Dear Mary, Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen,
We are so sorry to hear of John's sudden passing. I sailed for many years with John on the M/V Tellus. He was an excellent Chief Engineer and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Toland Family.

John and Suzanne Murphy

John Murphy

December 31, 2012

Rest in peace.

The Creamer Family

December 31, 2012

This news shook us to the core. A good man, a role model for all has left us way too soon. Mary, may your faith guide you through this impossible time. Those beautiful children are lucky to have you... and, you, them. Sending huge hugs your way.

The Creamer Family

December 31, 2012

Mary
I am so sorry to hear about John. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers..

Sherry Hutchins

December 30, 2012

To the Toland Family. John was one of those co-workers that only comes around once in a great while. He was there to help and always did so in a manner that made you feel good to be working with him. I am greatly sorry for your loss. We at Intel have truly lost one of the "Good Guys" and the man up stairs now has a great person at his side. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead.

mark westall

December 30, 2012

We had the good fortune and honor of getting to know John through LS Youth Lacrosse, as our son Chase has played there with Brendan for the past 3 years. He always greeted us with a warm smile, kind demeanor and a thoughtful word. He always made us feel welcome. We have lost a good man. May God Bless you and bring you comfort, hope and peace at this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Maria, Chris, Ava and Chase Munro

December 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Toland family. John helped coach our son George's baseball team and was always such a positive presence.

Mike & Ruth Curry

December 29, 2012

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Mary McIntyre

December 29, 2012

Mary,
We were so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry - and while words cannot express enough sympathy to ease your pain i can only think that heaven gained a great man.

The Petronio Family

December 29, 2012

Mary,
Thinking of you and the kids and wishing you comfort in your sorrow. May God watch over all of you and keep you close. Much love,
The Donahues

John, Patty, Hannah, Emma and Thomas Donahue

December 29, 2012

Dearest Toland Family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of John. During our Fontbonne days I remember him as the cool older brother who put up with our silliness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, KRISTIN McCarthy/Serafeimidis

KRISTIN McCarthy

December 29, 2012

Dear Mary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your beautiful children.

In deepeste sympathy,

Amy Lawle

December 29, 2012

To the Whole Toland Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. May God hold you and help you through this.

Reyne Booth

December 29, 2012

Dear Patty,
I was saddened to hear of the untimely death of your brother. Although I did not know him, I am sure he was as wonderful a person as you are. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Kahlert Eng

December 29, 2012

My prayers to all the Toland family. My heart breaks for you. Your family & the world have lost a great man. As a co-worker and friend, I knew John as a very capable, gentle and compassionate man. I can only marvel at what must be your great memories of him as a husband, father, son and brother. May your memories of him & all the good he was comfort you in this and future difficult times. My prayers are with you all.

Rex Shaw

December 29, 2012

To the Toland Family, I was very saddened to hear about John. I am so glad I got the opportunity to meet and work with John. He made a very positive impact on me and everyone he worked with and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Brian Kavanagh

December 29, 2012

Dear Nancy, Mr. & Mrs. Toland & entire Toland Family: Our sincere sympathies sent to you. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Take Care.
Moira & Bob Sweetland (Moira Sullivan)

Moira Sweetland

December 29, 2012

God Bless John and his family, he is a class act and we will always remember his pleasant demeanor.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family.
The Costello family

Larry Costello

December 29, 2012

Words cannot express the sorrow and heartbreak I feel for the Toland family. The world is a little less brighter now without John in it. My sympathies and condolences go out to you and yours Mary. The world has lost a great husband, father, person, friend and ship mate. Even though he was only with us a short time, he touched and affected so many lives. I will miss him.
The McPherson Family

December 29, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

The DePalma Family

December 28, 2012

Dear Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jackie Collari - (BECo.)

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland Family,
We are so sorry to hear about John. He played hockey at QYH and went to BC High with my brother Tommy. I didn't meet him til years later with my husband. He stood out to me as just the nicest guy a person could ever meet. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth (Doherty) Sayers

December 28, 2012

Dear Mary and kids,
We are extremely sorry for your loss! You are in our prayers...

Edy, George & Bella Kacprzyk

December 28, 2012

Mary, I was so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Lisa Gennari

December 28, 2012

Dear Mary and kids,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Stay strong,
Nicole Lamoureaux

nicole lamoureaux

December 28, 2012

On behalf of Al Thomas and all the members of the Al Thomas Baseball Club past and present, our deepest condolences on John's passing. Please know the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe O'Hara

December 28, 2012

I played hockey with John for the last couple of years. His laugh, attitude and presence on ice will certainly be missed.

David Turetsky

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland family,
As professionals and co-workers, we remember John for his incredible knowledge, skill, and ability to quickly adapt to changing situations. He was able to recall the exact details of any given system/situation and made it seem effortless. He was adept at handling stressful situations and making very difficult decisions. As friends and personal acquaintances, John will always be remembered as the friendly and helpful face in the hallways, in our meetings, and in the details of our daily work. He was always ready with a smile and a word of encouragement, no matter who you were, what part of the facility you worked in, or what your role happened to be. John role-modeled so many positive qualities - it is so rare to find so many of these qualities in a single person. John will be sincerely missed by so many people at this facility where he has spent the last several years. Our hearts are breaking for your family, and we have sent many thoughts and prayers up in hopes that your family will find strength together. - Our deepest sympathies from the entire Air Products Team in Hudson, MA

Chris Towle

December 28, 2012

To the Toland Family - My deepest condolences to you on your loss. John was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by those who were fortunate to know him. My thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.

Mark Soutter

December 28, 2012

Very soory to here this, John was a Great man and leader. Gerry L.

December 28, 2012

We remember John as the kindhearted big brother of the Toland family during our Saint Agatha School years. Please know that we are thinking of you and remembering your entire family in our prayers. May your strong faith and the love of your family and friends comfort you and give you strength.
With deepest sympathy,
The Farmer Family

Farmer Family

December 28, 2012

John was a wonderful person to work with. My deepest condolences for your loss.

Crystal Roy

December 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian McDevitt

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland Family,

I was honored to have known John for many years. Day in and Day out he was a true Gentleman and we always parted company with a smile. I will miss that smile. You will be in our Thoughts and Prayers.

Deepest Condolences,

The Otenti's

December 28, 2012

Mary, We are deeply saddened to hear the news of John's passing. May God give you the strength and good health to carry on raising your beautiful children.

May God Bless you and your family.

Susan and Charles Karyanis

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland Family,

We are so sorry to hear about John. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Sincerely, The Phillips Family

December 28, 2012

Mary, Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen,

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Hornung Family

December 28, 2012

To Liz, Chuck and the entire family- We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Mindy & Phil Doherty

December 28, 2012

To the Toland Family. We are so sorry to hear of John's passing, he was a wonderful man that we will miss greatly! We knew John from work and loved being around him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this difficult time. Sincerely, The Ketron Family from Auburn, MA

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland Family,

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was always smiling when he was at a hockey rink - his smile was infectious! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy,

The Kinzfogl Family

December 28, 2012

Toland Family-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Findlen Family, Canton, MA

December 28, 2012

Dear Toland Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith guide you through this difficult time and your memories keep John with you forever.

Bob & Donna Noble

December 28, 2012

John was one of the hardest working people I ever had the pleasure to work with and may he rest in peace

Harry Danso

December 28, 2012

Dear Mary, Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen,
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Coughlin Family

December 27, 2012

I am so deeply saddened by this news. I remember John as a teenager. We shared many good times in Manomet. I will always remember him as a fun loving, quick to laugh kid. This is certainly an unfair tragedy, i cannot imagine the pain and sadness for his family. It has been many years since i have seen John, and am so deeply saddened by this untimely loss. My prayers and heartfelt sadness go out to his wife, children and family members. May God bless.

December 27, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Lyons Family, Sudbury, MA

December 27, 2012

I am so very saddened to hear about the loss of your husband John. My prayers and thoughts are with you Mary and your beautiful children. God bless you all...

Andrea Kooharian-Simpson

December 27, 2012

To the Toland family, just wanted to let you know how highly John was thought of at Maritime we will all miss him, thought you might enjoy this picture of him smiling as always on our senior training cruise those were beautiful memorable times. My condolences to your family. Rick Hackett Class of “86”

Rick Hackett

December 27, 2012

To the entire Toland Family,
We were so very saddened to learn of John's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time, and may you find comfort in your memories, your faith, and your family & friends.

Brian, Lynn & Victoria Wilder

December 27, 2012

Words can't describe how we feel for your family. We are so sadden and shocked. We adore your family and will help however possible.

Kelly, Dave, Maddi, jake & Riley Frissora

December 27, 2012

Mary, Owen, Brendan, Andrew and Helen,
We were shocked and saddened to hear just this morning of John's passing . Please know that you are in our prayers now and beyond. May God bless you and your family.

The Umbach Family

December 27, 2012

So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Eula Walsh

eula walsh

December 27, 2012

Mary
My heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family!

Mary Pat Curran

December 27, 2012

Dear Toland Family,
Our deepest sympathy. We will always think of John as a true family man with a genuine smile. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you all.
Love,
Brendan, Lauren and Michael Mahoney

December 27, 2012

Mary, I wish all the strength and love your family will need to travel on without John. I know he had the best of wives and he was a lucky man to be able to build a family with you. My grandfather died on Christmas Eve and I watched my grandmother celebrate his life each Christmas. I truly hope that is something your family will be able to do someday too. Peace for all of your family.

Kristen Oberhauser Bishop

December 27, 2012

To Mary and family,
I worked for John for 5 years and am so sorry and saddened for your loss. I am stunned and speechless at this, the world has lost a great man and anyone that knew him lost a friend, he was the best boss I ever had and he will be sorely missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lee Johnson

December 27, 2012

Dear Mary, Helen, Owen, Brendan and Andrew,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. We hope to offer you all the help and support we can in the weeks and months to some.
Dana, Lisa, Julia and Jack Simon

Dana Simon

December 27, 2012

To the Toland Family-
Our hearts are so heavy! Please accept our most sincere sympathies. John will be missed by the entire community. We hope that the love and support of family and friends will help to carry you through this difficult time. With love, The Reinhorns

Stefanie Reinhorn

December 27, 2012

Edy & George Kacprzyk

December 27, 2012

To Mary and your great kids,
We at Brines' Sporting Goods are so saddened by your sudden loss. Our hearts go out to you and we understand your grief. Thank God for the time we had him with us, Warmest Regards,
Rich, Bill, Craig, Hal, Dick and the entire Brine family.
Richard W.Glynn

December 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Toland family...

Beth and Larry Liuzzo

December 27, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John was a friend of mine and I feel blessed to have known him. He will be missed but never forgotten, such a wonderful soul.

Tim and Aimee McDevitt

December 27, 2012

So many thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and the children. John had a warmness to him that you could feel from the very first time I met him. He really did have a twinkle in his eye and always something witty to say. Ava and Trevor would always say how nice he was to them and how they loved him chasing them around the ice in practices. I really dont know what to say in times like this, other than I feel I'm a better person for knowing John. RIP JT.

Steve Melz

December 27, 2012

To the Toland Family, my condolences in the sudden loss of such a kind and wonderful person. Also from Quincy, I am a member of the 82' class of BC High and played hockey with John for years as a youngster. I had not seen him since high school and was extremely saddened to hear about his passing. Prayers to the Family in your time of sorrow.

Mark Boussy

December 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with you during this difficult time. John was so caring and kind and will be missed by so many people. I think of him with a smile on his face and always a twinkle in his eye as he guided the many children that he coached. My son was lucky to know him as were all of us.
Respectfully
The Cadogan family

debbie cadogan

December 27, 2012

Mary,Owen,Brenden,Andrew,Helen I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He was a great man and viewing the pictures very much a family man and a great husband. I would also like to extend my sympathies to Bernie, Kay, Patti, Nancy, Elizabeth, Michael and their families. Sending you peace, love and strength in the coming days and weeks. Love, Cousin Mary Sexton Blake

Mary Blake

December 27, 2012

To my dearest Bernie, Kay and all my Toland children and grandchildren and especially to Mary and the children...Please accept our sincere condolences on the devastating loss of your beloved John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You are a strong family and loving memories will soon replace grief.
All Our Love,
Tony and Jeannie Athas
SAS family, Milton MA

December 27, 2012

Dear Mary, Andrew, Brendan, Owen, and Helen. I have been so saddened since I heard the news, and wanted to extend my deepest sympathies for your loss, You have all been in my thoughts. John was clearly a kind, giving, generous person who gave a lot to this community. If there is anything at all we can do to help you during this time, please let us know. Nicki Payne

Nicki Payne

December 27, 2012

To the Toland Family. Absolutely heartbroken for you all. John was one of my favorite people of all time, so funny, so sharp, so warm, and above all, so devoted to his family. I feel extra blessed now to have seen him on Parade Day after Thanksgiving, and to have shared in the amazing spirit of the Toland clan. The closeness of your family makes this loss even more devastating, yet I know it will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. With deepest condolence and much love. Kerry

Kerry Smith

December 27, 2012

Kathy Shea

December 27, 2012

To Mary and Family: I am so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your husband and father. My heart goes out to you in this terrible time-
Fondly, Cathy Lifschultz

December 27, 2012

It was with shock that I heard of John's passing. I know that words will not be able to take away the pain that the entire Toland Family is feeling at this moment. But please take comfort in the fact that John touched many lives in both his personal and professional life. May you find peace that his memory will be held so closely and so tightly by so many.

Tim Schultz

December 27, 2012

Please accept my condolences. I will always remember John as a kind and wonderful person. May he rest in peace.

Richard Wilson

December 27, 2012

I work with John's sister, Jen, in Foxborough. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. God Bless.

Amy Souls

December 27, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Margaret/Bill Stashluk

December 27, 2012

"Mary, Cathy and I are saddened by John's suddent death. We cannot put into words the sorrow that we feel you and the children are suffering.John was the greatest husband and father. He will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers." Cathy and Bill Hart (Fairfield , CT)

December 27, 2012

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