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John Ingalls Obituary
He was born in Sherman, Maine, the son of James and Laura (Buzzell) Ingalls. He attended Sherman High School, graduating with honors. Prior to the start of World War II, he worked in the shipyards in South Portland, ME. In 1944 he entered the Army and served as a sharpshooter overseas. While fighting south of the Battle of the Bulge, he was wounded in battle by enemy gunfire, earning him the Purple Heart. Following the war, he moved to Worcester County, where he worked as a foreman at New England High Carbon Wire, retiring in 1978.
He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Bergstrom) Ingalls, as well as by his seven siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Anita Bishop of Bellevue, Nbraska and by his son, Doug Ingalls of Rochdale, MA.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Spencer is directing arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the N.E.A.D.S, P.O Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583 for the training of dogs for the hard of hearing or handicapped, or to a charity of their own choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ingalls
Anne-Marie Bliss
December 28, 2008
I am visiting my Mother at the Eisernberg, for the holidays. I learned of your Father's death. The place is not the same without him. My Mother told me that she was very sad and cried when she learned the news. I know how devoted you were to your Father. My condolences to you. Anne-Marie Bliss
Robert Bliss
December 28, 2008
Dear Doug,
We just learned of your loss. Your Dad was a gentleman and Karen and I, along with my mother, enjoyed getting to know him at the Eisenberg. We always knew we'd get a warm and firm handshake and a hug from him.
Elaine (Wilson) Benjamin
December 23, 2008
Dear Doug,
We haven't seen each other in so many years but I do have such fond memories of you, your MOM and your DAD. Your Mom and Dad were such good and longtime friends to my Mom(Nancy) and Dad(Gordon). Please accept my sympathies at your loss.
Peggie Hall
December 20, 2008
Dear Doug,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I got to know your parents while working at the United Methodist Church of Spencer and loved them both.
Noreen Simon
December 15, 2008
Dear Doug,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Billy and Noreen Simon
Rev. Aaron Payson
December 13, 2008
Dear Doug, Please accept our deepest sympathies and love.
Your Friends at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester
Carol Vancil
December 12, 2008
Doug,
Your Father lived an Honorable life.... and he raised an Honorable son!
Warm Regards,
Carol
Stephanie Major
December 12, 2008
Dear Mr. Ingalls, I am sorry about your dad. I know it is hard to lose a parent. Please forward my deepest sympathy to the rest of your family
Larry McLean
December 12, 2008
John was my favorite uncle. His sense of humor, quick wit and twinkling eyes warmed many hearts. I have very fond memories of sitting on the porch in Millinocket, Me late into the evening listening to John, Ruth and my grandmother Grace talking about Sherman and life of years gone by. John is missed and will be a part of the McLean family forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Uncle John...we love you.
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