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Reverend John Alan Griswold

John Griswold Obituary

Of Mattapoisett formerly of Millis and Walpole, Jan 26, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy K. Griswold. Father of Edward of Douglas, Mark of Monmouth ME, James of E. Walpole and Thomas of Quincy, Krista of Atlanta, GA, Greta of Mattapoisett and Elisa of Dartmouth. Cherished grandfather of 10. Visiting hours will he Friday, February 4 at James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common St, WALPOLE, from 4:00 to 8:00. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 5, 11:00 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rte 109 Millis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Griswold Scholarship Fund at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 903 Main St, Millis MA 02054.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for John Griswold

21 Entries

Lori ONeill

February 7, 2024

I worked with John in Franklin. When I met my soul mate he was our council he taught us much. The greatest gift was having this amazing man marry us we were gifted with the most special gift. A seasoned ( likely many years) cast iron pan. I lovingly use to this day 20 years later. I´ll never forget his personality and great love for not only God but all his creations. Including mechanical. We just celebrated our 20 th wedding anniversary. Remembering our time with you both as co workers and the most important man in our lives. You are missed. Much love to family

William Poitras

February 4, 2005

Having presided over my father and stepmother's wedding over 30 years ago, as well as my own just 2 years ago, John has been a special part of my life and faith. His soothing voice, and lively manner will be with me always. My heart goes out to Nancy and his children.

Leslie (Caplis)Massaro

February 3, 2005

Dear Nancy & family,

John was such a special person, and an incredible strenth to my family over the many years. I have so many fond memories of him, his wit and his kind heart. It seems that we have never ceased to need that special friend, especially of late. He will be deeply missed.

Karen (Anderson) Hobson

February 3, 2005

Ned, Mark, Jamie and Tom - While so many called him Father, you're the only ones who called him "Dad." I couldn't begin to imagine the loss you feel. Reading these entries, it's easy to see your Dad meant so much to so many people, me included. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you.

Nancy - I once read that love was "friendship that caught fire." That's what you and John shared. And that fire developed into a deep and enduring love and a successful life-blending. (After all, you brought girls into the all-male Griswold household - that's no small victory!) I have no doubt that love brought John great comfort over the last few weeks and it will help you through the road ahead.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Karen.

diane kuhn

February 3, 2005

john i missyou and god is with you

nancy iam sory to hear abut john loveyou diane kuhn

Maureen Chisholm

February 3, 2005

I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. “Some people come into our lives and go but some people come into our lives and leave footprints”…for the Chisholm family, John was one of these people. When my husband Jack was very sick and we had 4 young children, Rev. John Griswold entered our lives. He comforted Jack, he comforted me and my “kids" - Craig,Jennifer,Brian and Terri. Even after Jack’s death, John still kept in touch and cared so much. Fr. John was there again for the family when he performed my sister’s wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones. He will be missed.

Yoo-Joung Ko

February 2, 2005

Dear Nancy,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that he was comfortable in the end. I wish that I could have been there to have helped care for him. I will remember his eternal hope and will share this with my other patients. All the best.

YKO

Dot Berg

February 2, 2005

I met John when his son Ned married my sister. John was always happy and pleasant no matter when I would see him. It was a pleasure to have known him for the time I did. It is sad that his illness overtook such an energetic joyful man. Rest in peace John.

Kathryn Graham

February 2, 2005

My condolences to the Griswold Family on the passing of John.. he was with us a short time at the Methodist Church in Melrose.. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.. Take care and god bless.

Andrew Zitoli

February 2, 2005

Dear Nancy,

Tracy and I were so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was so much a part of our lives and also the lives of the Nixon family. We will all miss him very much.

Andrew and Tracy Zitoli

Walpole, MA

Pat Petropoulakos

February 2, 2005

Dear Nancy,

I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dear husband. I never met him, but I remember you speaking very fondly about him during our conversations at Memorial School. My years there were very special to me, made more special by people like you. May God grant you peace in the memories of John that you will always carry in your heart.

Judy Bixby (Forbes)

February 2, 2005

Dear Nancy and family,

We were deeply saddened to here of John's passing.We always thought of him as one of the family.He married all five of us children and renewed mom and dad's vows twice, for twentififth and fiftieth.

He has seen our family through good times and bad.He had a way of relating God's work into everyday life and making us chuckle along the way.

He had a zest for life.

He thought the world of his family.

May you find peace and comfort. Yo're in our thoughts and prayers.Love

Nancy Doyle

February 1, 2005

Dear Nancy,

I was so saddened to hear of John's passing.

I would like to extend my sympathies to you and your family,and hope you will find some comfort in the fact that John will be missed by all who knew him.

He was always very gracious and helpful to everyone here at Millis Housing.

Sincerely,

Nancy Doyle

Millis Housing resident.

Adrian Buck

January 31, 2005

Dear Nancy, I was so sorry to learn of John's passing.He was my all-time favorite Priest. A wonderful man. I will miss him. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Adrian

Kim and Richard Pelletier

January 31, 2005

Dear Nancy, the Hedberg and griswald family,

With courage, humor, and faith we watched John continue to live his life despite the treatments, setacks, and recurrences.

He was there to help encourage others inclusive of my parents using his wit and willingness to be human. He will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bruce and Nancy Duquette

January 30, 2005

Dear Nancy and all - - -

We were so sad to hear of John's passing. He knew how to spread God's love to everyone he met. John touched our lives in many ways, and for that we are happy. We will remember him always.

Dawn FLemings

January 30, 2005

I grew up and was married by John, I remember his humor and laughfter. I know how much he helped be grow up. Now I know he would be proud.

Dawn

Bernard Monbouquette

January 30, 2005

Walpole and Millis, among others, were blessed to have John Griswold pastor churches in these towns. He brought the love of God to many people through his preaching and engaging personality. And now he gets to enjoy the same peace that he preached to us. Thank you, God, for John's life and service.

velma peterson

January 30, 2005

Dear Nancy and all:

Fr. John was such a big part of our lives and his passing will leave a big hole in our hearts but the wonderful memories of his ministry will help fill it right back up. Just thinking of him will always bring a smile to our hearts.

With much love and many prayers,

Velma Peterson

joanne jakes

January 30, 2005

Dear Nancy and all:

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and all your family. Fr. John made such a difference in our lives and really saved the lives of my two sons when I moved home.

He will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers with much love and gratefulness.

Thinking of all of you.

Joanne Jakes and family

John and Ruth Robinson & family

January 30, 2005

We are so deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. As we spoke before Xmas, we reminised about our wedding 32 yrs. ago and that of our daughter's in 2005. John also baptized our children and was very instrumental in forming our family's solid religious foundation. He was a very well respected gentle man and a much loved minister to all who knew him. Rest in Peace, dear friend, as God has called you home to do so...and "thankyou, John, for all the wonderful memories".

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