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John King Obituary
He leaves his wife of fifty-seven years, Marion (Donahue), and their fifteen children and families; John and his wife Margaret, David and his wife Diane, Timothy and his wife Susan, Paul and his wife Barbara, Sandra, Donna and her husband Philip Arnold, Leo and his wife Lori, Nancy, Daniel and his wife Deborah, Patricia and her husband Joseph Cuhna, Mark and his wife Monique, James and his wife Denise, Scott and fiancée Kelley, Matthew and his wife Deanna, and Michael. Mr. King also leaves forty-one grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Madeline, Francis and Jacqueline and a brother, Gordon.
Mr. King was a self-employed truck driver for many years in the Worcester area. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during World War II and the Korean War. John was a past president of the Tris Speaker Little League, and a founder and director of the Great Brook Valley Boys and Girls Basketball League. Mr. King was presented the key to the City of Worcester by then Mayor George Wells for his contributions to the communities of Worcester.
The King family would like to thank the veterans of the Tuttle Post in Auburn and the Visiting Nurse Association of Worcester for all of their help and support.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. with a service in DIRSA–MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, October 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion, Chester P. Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 01501 or to the VNA Care Network of Worcester, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
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Jack O'Leary
October 9, 2008
To The King Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Your Dad was a Good man. We have lots of good memories of him back in the day growing up in GBV.
God Bless you all
Jack & Louise (Sherwin) O'Leary
Linda Manns
October 9, 2008
Mr King, Was a man I knew for many years...I lived nextdoor to the King family for many years and can't ever remember a bad word from him, and he always made time to help others..He really was one of a kind..Just know our thoughts are with you in these very hard times..God Bless you all, Linda Manns ((Marnalse))
patricia kalvinekp
October 9, 2008
To the King family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this sad time. It has been years since we have seen your dad but he is someone that we all remember from the early years in GBV.
Sincerely,
The Marnalse family
Matthew King
October 8, 2008
I would to take this opportunity to thank all of the kind and loving people who made my Dad's last days on Earth comfortable. My sisters and brothers; Nancy, Donna, Patty, Sandra, John, David, Paul, Timmy, Leo, Danny, Mark, James, Scott and Michael. And most of all my Mother Marion for being so strong and helping us through this unfortunate time. I would also to thank all family and friends, nephews and neices, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
And last but certainly not least the Veterans association of Auburn who went above and beyond the call of duty. I love you all. Thank you and God bless.
His son Matthew King
Michael King
October 8, 2008
Dear Papa John,
I love you so much Papa John and have a good day in heaven. I hope you like heaven. I know Grandma King said that she misses you and your family misses you and they love you so much. I know that Daddy misses you and I am taking good care of him.
I love you so much and really liked when I would come in and you would give me candy sometimes from your room.
Love,
Michael King
P.S. I also wanted to how the chowder was.
Leo King
October 7, 2008
Thank you all for your kind and loving messages to my father and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. He passed on his love of classic movies, The Red Sox and compassion for those less fortunate then us. We will never forget him. With Love and Respect His son Leo King
Lisa Hackett
October 7, 2008
To Margaret and Family, I am so sorry to hear of our loss. May god be with you in your time of need. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Shane King
October 7, 2008
My grandfather was a good person and will be missed very much. I wish I could have been there with the family today. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. I love you all. .
Calpouzos Family
October 6, 2008
Renee, and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
bob wesson
October 6, 2008
Dear Aunt MARION AND FAMILY,
My family would like to offer our deepest sympathy for your lost. Uncle John was special to all of us. My Mother and Father thought highly of him also. Sorry we can not be there to show our respect in person. Bob Wesson and family
Mike Condon
October 6, 2008
I remember Mr. King as a very warm man interested in helping the youth of Great Brook Valley. As a youngster & teenager, I participated in the Little League and Bastketball League he founded. He was a great man who helped many youths build character and integrity. I often reflect on the lessons of teamwork and caring he provided.
Renee King
October 6, 2008
I think I found out where I got my love for basketball and I thank you very much for that. You were a great father and you paved the way for my own father to follow in your footsteps. I know my dad admired you so much. I will miss hearing your stories as well as you coming to pick up the soda bottles. I love you very much and you will always be in my heart.
Mike Temple
October 6, 2008
So sorry to hear of your lose. I remember Mr. King as a great man.
Brian Moore
October 6, 2008
When I think of Mr. King, I think of what a man should be. A man of respect dignity and honor.Many fond memories of all his children growing up in a time that was so different. Also a family that will always have my respect.
Jessica King
October 6, 2008
I will miss my grandfather tremendously and thank everyone for all their support. He is not in pain anymore and is in peace.
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