John Brewster Stetson
John Brewster Stetson
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He was the loving husband of Helen (Rassias) (Michaels) Stetson.
Born Tuesday, July 6, 1937, in Brockton, he was the son of the late Fred Thomas Stetson Sr. and the late Emily Grace (Perkins) Stetson.
John was a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a graduate of Northeastern University.
He had lived in Wareham for over 20 years and retired from Shoreway Acres Inn in Falmouth and was employed for 32 years by Commonwealth Energy System Cos.
He served as gunnery officer and first lieutenant on board the USS Denebola, AF-56, from September 1958 to September 1960.
He was a member of the Paul Revere Lodge, AF & AM, in Brockton, a member of the First Congregational Church in Wareham, past president of Stetson Kindred of America and Treasure of Standish Shores Association in Wareham.
He enjoyed sailing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by four daughters, Deborah Wentworth and her husband, David, of New Hampshire, Cynthia Saraiva and her husband, Philip, of East Bridgewater, Pamela Stetson of New Hampshire and Staci Sheehan of North Andover.
He was Papa to Jonathan, Jason, Carol, Joshua, Justin, Courtney, Robert, Lia, P.J. and Ethan; great-grandfather to Julie. Brother to Lois S. Root of Quincy, Ruth E. Stetson of Brockton, Fred T. Stetson Jr. of Maryland, Charles P. Stetson of West Bridgewater and Robert B. Stetson of Brockton; and former husband to Melissa (Wood) Stetson. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St., Brockton.
For friends who wish, memorial gifts may be given to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.d-mfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Paula Connor
July 30, 2008
I worked with John at ComElectric in Wareham for many years but had not seen him for several years. I saw the notice yesterday in the Northeastern University Alumni magazine. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing- he was far too young . John taught my husband and me how to sail in Mattapoisett Harbor- he was very patient! God bless his children and grandchildren.
Bea DeChaves
September 11, 2007
Dear Helen: John's passing has been impossible to believe. He surely was a man that will be remembered for his kind mannerism and his generosity & willingness to help anyone & everyone. He showed daily, his immeasureable love for his family and friends, but most of all, for his love and devotion to you Helen. May you find strength in your wonderful memories of him. Know too, that you have friends that love and care for you deeply, and are at your disposal during these difficult times. God Bless You.
Katherine Brown-Horton
September 11, 2007
Helen
John was a Friend and Neighbor, always taking the time to listen and talk and give good advise. My prayers and concerns are for you and your family.
God Bless
Katherine
Justin F. Kaufmann
September 10, 2007
John B. Stetson will be missed deeply. Papa i know your watching over all of us, and i know you will help us make decisions you would approve of. THANK YOU with much love :)xoxo
To all friends and family, thank you for being here for eachother at a time that impacts and influences us all!
(Grandson and Son of Deborah Stetson Wentworth)
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Janice Franciose
September 10, 2007
DEAR Helen...we are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of John. We will miss his smiling face in Standish Shores. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Janice Franciose
(Standish Shores, Wareham)
Tania Costa
September 10, 2007
Helen sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Greg, Dorie, Ryan and Keri Ketterer, ShoreWay Acres Inn
September 10, 2007
Dear Helen, We are very saddened by John's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May you all find comfort in your fondest memories of John.
PAUL & JOAN COLANDREA
September 10, 2007
We were deeply saddened to hear that we lost John. He was always there to help us all, Standish Shores will surely miss him. Our deepest sympathy to John's family.
Marilyn Nolan
September 10, 2007
We were greatly saddened by the news of John's passing. He will be greatly missed by all of us here on Standish Shores.
Sincerely,
George and Marilyn Nolan
Peggy and Allan Dill
September 10, 2007
We will always remember Jack. Our early years together in school at MMA and later as we would meet after extended periods. He visited us in Houston; in Brockton and in Maine. Jack and Helen are known to us and our children and Helen is still revered for her outstanding work witht the state.
The Staff at Shoreway Acres Inn
September 10, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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