John J. "Dinny" Creedon

HARWICH — John J. "Dinny" Creedon, 86, of Indian Trail, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster following an extended period of failing health. He was the husband of Isabel (Rohan) Banville-Creedon of Franklin and Harwich.

Born in Boston on Jan. 1, 1923, a son of the late Dennis and Nora (Bagley) Creedon, he formerly lived in Charlestown, Brookline, and Dorchester until moving to Harwich 35 years ago.

He was raised and educated in Charlestown, and until his retirement in 1981 as a lieutenant, served for more than 34 years with the Boston Fire Department. He retired from engine Co. #32, and also served on the arson squad.

During World War II, he served in the Army. He attained the rank of technical sergeant. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in March 1946 after more than three years of service.

He was a member of the Professional Firefighters Association of Massachusetts Local 718 AFL-CIO. He enjoyed reading, travel and golf, and also worked as a starter at the Cranberry Valley Golf Course.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Rita Sawicki of Connecticut; a brother, Thomas and sister-in-law Susan Rohan of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Catherine Lynch.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, from the Coutinho-Boisse Funeral Home, 678 Main St., Harwich Center, with a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. Interment with military and Boston Fire Department honors will follow at 1:15 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Donations in his memory sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main St., Natick, MA 01760 would be appreciated.