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John Palmer Obituary
John is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Catherine M. (Hickey) Palmer; three cherished children, John Palmer and his wife Cathy in Rumford Maine, Paul A. Palmer and his wife Cindy in Sutton and Linda M. Baniukiewicz and her husband Ted of Worcester; seven adored grandchildren, Marycatherine, Katelyn, Jessica, Kristen, Madison, Nicholas and Daniel; a sister, Arlene Mulrain of Webster; many nieces and nephews. A sister, Grace Dubeau and two brothers, William and James Palmer pre deceased him. Born in Springfield, John was a son of William and Mary (Fallon) Palmer. He grew up in Worcester, entered and served the U.S. Navy during World War II before returning home. John lived most of his life in Worcester and wintering in Sarasota Florida before moving to Shrewsbury.
John worked more than 20 years as General Foreman for Presmet Corporation before retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Anne Church. John was an enthusiastic Golfer and former member of the Worcester Police Golf League. He loved his family, his friends and enjoyed most those moments spent with them.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 23rd from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St with a Mass at 10:00 a.m in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Wednesday October 22nd from 5 p.m to 8 p.m in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Massachusetts Veterans Shelter, 60 Grove Street, Worcester or the Worcester Animal Rescue, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Palmer
Sally Bryant
October 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your lost. Doris called from Rumford last evening. Time marches on so fast..I have great memories through my moms photo books of you all. Thinking of you all with sympathy. Love, Pete Touchette's daughter, Sally
Dan Garofoli
October 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sue Fuller (Largesse Family)
October 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
charlene padgett
October 24, 2008
Linda And Kay I am so sorry to hear about your lost. I will pray that the lord will strengthen you in your time of need
charlene x micro networks
Cuzzy & Faye Cozzolino
October 22, 2008
Dear Kay and Family,We are so sorry to hear of Johns Passing,our prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time in your lives. GOD BLESS
GUS GIUSTINO
October 22, 2008
KAY, ARLENE, JACKIE, PAUL AND LINDA, JUST A FEW OF MY MEMORIES WITH YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND, BROTHER AND FATHER. JOHN WASN'T JUST MY BEST FRIEND HE WAS MY MOST ADORED ADMIRER.
I MET HIM AT COLDBROOK, WITH OUR FAMILIES. CAN'T FORGET THE WORCESTER POLICE GOLF LEAGUE, SALIBURY BEACH, OH WHAT TIMES, REMEMBER KAY. HAWAII, WHO WOULD EVER FORGET, REMEMBER KAY. SARASOTA, FLORIDA REMEMBER KAY. THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN WORCESTER....OH HOW MUCH I MISS YOU JOHN..STAY WARM AND GOD BLESS I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, YOUR BEST FRIEND.... GUS GIUSTINO,FT.PIERCE.FLORIDA
Mulrain Family
October 22, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kathy (Piccinino) Buduo
October 22, 2008
Linda & Paul,
My condolences to you for the loss of your Dad. Know that your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
Wade Kay
October 22, 2008
Paul,
I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan Hollis
October 22, 2008
Paul,
I said a prayer for you and your family this morning that God will help you through this sad time.
Diane Payne
October 22, 2008
Paul,
So sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in all our prayers.
Luana Gosselin
October 22, 2008
Paul, My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tim Stolz
October 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Norman & Doris Parentela
October 22, 2008
Dear Kay, Linda, Paul, Jack and grandchildren,
We were so sad to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and our old friend. We have so many fond memories and will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love and God's Blessing, Norman & Doris Parentela, Southwick, MA
Denise Cole
October 21, 2008
Paul,
I was very saddened to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Barron
October 21, 2008
For Paul Palmer and Family: May God comfort you and your family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Linda Curry
October 21, 2008
Paul, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
John McHugh
October 21, 2008
Paul sorry to hear the passing of your father.
Jason Gaudreau
October 21, 2008
Paul,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Warm regards,
Jason
Dennis Parslow
October 21, 2008
Paul, we are so sorry to hear about your father. Heather and the girls send their deepest sympathies.
Dennis
Karen Thompson
October 21, 2008
Paul, we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Fuzz
October 21, 2008
Paul, You and your family are in my families thoughts and prayers.Hope your wonderful memeories get you through this tough time.
Darlene Durgin
October 21, 2008
Sorry to hear about your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Darlene & Art
Susan Schulman
October 21, 2008
Paul:
Randy and I want to extend our deepest sympathy with the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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