John A. Getchell

Hard to believe John has been gone for 14 years. I was just looking at a picture of are LYAA football team and there was John with his blond hair looking back, So long ago but such a great memory. I can only imagine how much his family misses him.

Dear Ben & Sally,
We just received word of your sons passing. We hope that you and your family will accept our deepest sympathies and prayers during this time of sorrow. We wish you and your family peace and comfort.

Dear Kathy & Family,

You probably won't remember me but I met John at Malmstead Ins when he came to work there. I immediately fell in love with him as he was such a wonderful, funny, caring man. We spent many a good time with you and John along with the Malmstead Family. I was shocked and saddened at his loss. I will always carry him along with you and your family in my heart.
It has made me realize that you should not let time & a busy life get between you and the ones who...

Dear Kathy and Family,
We were very sad to hear of John's passing. You may not remember Paul and I; we met you at Bob & Michelle's house on several occasions; we enjoyed our 'Sturbridge dinners' with you, many laughs and lots of fun! We extend our sincere condolences and wish all the best for you and your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Kathy, Katelynn and Ryan (and Mr. & Mrs. Getchell and Ben):
I was so incredibly saddened to hear about John's passing. I have so often wanted to call you Kathy and catch up with you and John over the years. You were both an extraordinary couple and were great friends to me, both in high school and college! I just wish I could have known you these past several years as well. But seeing you on the recent videos and hearing about your life through Chuck, it makes me happy to see and...

Dear Kathy, Katelynn and Ryan, We do not get the newspapers and no neighbor called us to let us know of the death of your wonderful loving husband,father and our kind,smilimg, wonderful neighborhood friend. Kathy you and I spoke over the phone within the last 2 weeks and being a private person that I am , I wanted to give all of you privacy to spend the precious time with your loving family members and very close friends and I expressed my positive ,loving feelings and thoughts for John,...

Kathy, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are such a strong woman and truly an inspiration to us all...as well as to all your family and friends. John will always be with you and the kids in your hearts and you will all be together again. His spirit will live on and on...We send our love and comfort to you and your children....Love, Wendy, Alee and Camille

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was saddened and shocked to hear of John's passing. I have many memories of John going as far back to grade school. My heart goes out to all of you at this time, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear the news about John. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wishing you peace and God's blessings,