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Harry Scanlan Obituary

SCANLAN Harry J., formerly of Milton, of Falmouth, June 19, beloved husband of Laurette (Kelliher). Loving father of Harry J. Scanlan, Jr. of Sandwich, John K. and Eileen A. Scanlan of Falmouth and Richard M. Scanlan of Quincy. Devoted brother of Mary M. Scanlan of Mashpee, Margaret Platka of Nevada and Joseph Scanlan of Bristol, RI. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha's Church, Milton, Friday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Thursday, 4-7 p.m. Late President of M.S. Kelliher Co. and Vice President of J.K. Scanlan Co. Georgetown University Graduate, Class of 1949. WWII Army Air Force Veteran. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, 02215, Attention Memoriam Dept. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton 617-986-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2007.

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Thomas Childs

June 22, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am glad to have known Harry and to have worked with him. May he rest in peace.

Patrick Teague

June 21, 2007

Dear John, I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was the leader of a strong and close knit family, a great father, and loving husband. When I think of the Scanlans and what a fine family you are, it brings a smile to my face. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Patrick Teague and Family

Regina (Buckley) McMahon

June 21, 2007

Dear Dick, I am very sorry to hear of you father's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jack & Tammy Wilson

June 21, 2007

Our deepest sympathy during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those touched by Harry J. Scanlan. God Bless.

Jim Foster

June 21, 2007

Harry, John, Richard and family, Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Ron Jones

June 21, 2007

He's a man I will never forget.He stood by me during a terrible accident, just his presents and the way he handle any sitituation, soild as a rock. Rest in Peace Harry

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