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JOHN MANNION Obituary

MANNION, John M. "Sean" Of Arlington, passed peacefully at home on May 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Co. Mayo, Ireland to the late Thomas Mannion and Winifred (Hunt). Beloved husband of 60 years of Margaret M. (Walsh) of Arlington. Loving father of Thomas Mannion and his wife Mary of North Reading, and Joseph Mannion and his wife Nancy of Broomall, PA. Devoted grandfather of Jack, Daniel, Connor, Dylan, Owen, and Molly. Dear brother of Evelyn Doherty, Irene Day, Thomas Mannion, Msgr. Joseph Mannion, Jarlath Mannion, Maretta Lavin, Sr. Monica Mannion, and the late Harry Mannion, Margaret Navin, Herbert Mannion, Dermot Mannion, and Mary Pascal. Also survived by his brother-in-law Joseph Walsh, and many loving nieces and nephews. Late Army Korean Conflict veteran. Retired Lieutenant MDC Police. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON on Wednesday, June 2nd from 4-7pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester on Thursday, June 3rd at 10am. Services will conclude with Burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Casey-Girl Foundation (caseygirlfoundation.com) or the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. To send an online condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2021.

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Dermot & Breda Griffin

June 3, 2021

Our sincere sympathy to Margaret and family and extended families on the passing of Sean RIP. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Dermot & Breda Griffin

June 3, 2021

Our sincere sympathy to Margaret and family and extended families on the passing of Sean RIP. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Dermot & Breda Griffin

June 3, 2021

Our sincere sympathy to Margaret and family and extended families on the passing of Sean RIP. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dermot & Breda Griffin & Family Killarney Ireland

Gerald Burke

May 31, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the family of my friend Sean.

Jerry Burke
Major, MSP (Ret.)
former Deputy Superintendent Metropolitan Police

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