Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Dunlavey Obituary
His leaves his wife of 59 years, Florence M. (Patrick) Dunlavey; a son, Bryan P. Dunlavey and his wife Kelly of Boylston; a daughter, Sheila A. Miller and her husband David of Boylston; two brothers, Patrick E. Dunlavey of Templeton and Morris E. Dunlavey of Cowansville, Quebec, Canada; a sister, Wilma G. Forand of Bakersfield, VT; 5 grandchildren, Shaughn, Shannon, Erin, Joel, and Shelby and her husband Dan Pickett; 3 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Delany and Patrick; many nieces and nephews. Four sisters, Winifred McMahon, Eileen Campbell, Edna Dunn and Marie Choquette, predeceased him. He was born in West Shefford, Quebec, Canada, son of William E. and Mary Rachel (Morris) Dunlavey, and has lived in Boylston since 1964.
Mr. Dunlavey was a master electrician and owned and operated Morningdale Electrical Supply Co. in Leominster for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church and the Boylston Lions Club. He also contributed to various charities and was extremely generous in reaching out to those in need.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 8th, in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Boylston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boylston Lions Club, in memory of John E. Dunlavey, P.O. Box 50, Boylston, MA 01505.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Dunlavey
5 Entries
October 9, 2007
hi bryan
sorry to hear about your dad.
roger boudreau
Thom & Judie McCabe
October 7, 2007
Bryan,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori and Anthony Siagh
October 6, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We're sorry we were unable to attend services. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony and Lori Siagh
Debra (Clark) Arcari
October 6, 2007
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jim Gray
October 6, 2007
Pat, sorry to hear of John's passing. I hope the peace and comfort of our Lord will sustain you and your family during this time of sadness. Keep well and keep in touch. Sincerely, your old Army buddy, Jim Gray
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in John Dunlavey's name
Memorial Events
for John Dunlavey
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Dunlavey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
