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JOHN BARNES Obituary

BARNES, John W. Of South Boston, July 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Landers) Barnes. Devoted brother of Cornelius "Neil" Barnes and his wife Helen of Chelsea. Loving father of Elaine McCall of Whitman, John P. Barnes, his wife Kerry of Roslindale and Margaret M. Barnes of Norwood. Dear grandfather of David W. McCall, his wife Heather of Braintree and Jennifer E. Barnes of Roslindale. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester?St.,? SO. BOSTON Wednesday from 4-8PM. Funeral Mass in St. Vincent Church on Thursday at 9:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. Late veteran US Army, WWII. Late employee of MA Highway Department. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to the MA Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2013.

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October 29, 2016

Very sorry for the loss. It's tough losing a loved one. Yet, death was not part of God's original purpose for mankind. The first couple, Adam and Eve, had the opportunity to manifest their love and loyalty. They were not to eat from a particular tree for In the day [they] eat from it [they] will positively die. (Genesis 2:17) In this way, imperfection and death were introduced into the human family.

July 13, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss. Soon, Almighty God promise's an end to all suffering. God's Word foretells:"[God]will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." What a wonderful expectation.

Holly, Rich and Scott Medwid

July 10, 2013

John, Kerry and Jen:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

The Keigher Family

July 10, 2013

John and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,

Janice Reader

July 10, 2013

John,Kerry,Jennifer and your beautiful family.I am so sorry of your Father,Grandfather.My Thoughts an Prayers are with all of you.At this time.With All Our Love Janny,Gigi,Alex and Matthew.The Reader Family.

July 10, 2013

John, Kerry and Jenn, we are so very sorry for you loss. know we are thinking about all of you..
Ralph,Anita,Elicia, Joseph and Kelly

tammi camello

July 9, 2013

im so sorry elaine and peggy,,your in my prayers

Allison Niland

July 9, 2013

John, Kerry and family, I am so sorry for you loss.

Love Allison Niland

July 9, 2013

John, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your Dad'a passing. Ed Lausier

July 9, 2013

The Salfity Family sends our condolences.
Sam & Barbara

J. W.

July 9, 2013

Our loved ones who have died leave an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Karen Lavorati

July 9, 2013

John & Family:

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May memories of your Dad substain you in the days to come.

Karen Lavorati
MassDOT

July 8, 2013

Elaine, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. hoping fond memories of good times will help in this differcult time, He couldn't have had a nicer daughter

RicK and Ann Gredler

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Memorial Events
for JOHN BARNES

Jul

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home

146 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

Jul

11

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Vincent Church

MA 02127

Funeral services provided by:

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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