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John B. Montgomery

Providence, Rhode Island

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DIED
August 14, 2017
LOCATION
Providence, Rhode Island
CHARITY
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Perry-McStay Funeral Home Obituary

John passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. John was a resident of Rhode Island at the time of passing. As a young man, he attended the Ruzawi School in Zimbabwe and Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa before graduating with a medical degree from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. He served as a Captain in the US Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Edward L. Pieroni at St. Raymond's Church, 1240 North Main Street in Providence on Friday, August 18 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Raymond's Church or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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I was in shock tonight just before dinner when I learned from my daughter who is one of our 7 children, all of whom were cared for by Dr. Montgomery, that he had passed. Our family has lived in nearby Massachusetts for many years. I do not read newspapers or obituaries, so I had absolutely no idea.

I was quite sure she was mistaken. I knew that we stayed in touch around Christmas. I, then, realized that due to a complicated move after many years with many children and after...

My deepest condolences to Dr. Montgomery's family. Myself, my sister and many of my cousins were patients of his. He encouraged my mother and gave her peace of mind when she was a new first-time mother. More than one of us had to be told that we were grown and needed to get an adult doctor. He was a wonderful doctor to my own children. He didn't share much of his personal life as a doctor but I remember when he mentioned that his daughter was getting married and that when he told us he...

Sorry for your loss. Dr. Montgomery was my pediatrician. He was an excellent doctor and a wonderful kind person.

Your dad was a wonderful person and doctor. He was my pediatrician as a child. I am sorry for your loss.

To the family of Dr. Montgomery, my sincere condolences on your loss. Both of my kids,ages 32 and 26 were patients of Dr. Montgomery. May he rest in peace

Dr. Montgomery may you find peace being in the arms of the Almighty. Thank for taking care of all 3 of my children. May your family find the comfort and strength to continue your memory and legacy.

My deepest condolences goes to the Montgomery family. Dr.Montgomery,was both my children's pediatrician the best Dr. Ever. My kids are now 30yrs old and 27yrs old. My he rest in peace. Thank you Dr.Montgomery for taking such good care of my children. Love always Sonja Cannon.

Dear Montgomery Family
Please know that I will keep the Doctor in my prayers. He cared for all three of my children who are all in their thirties now, GREAT MAN !!!!

Larry Roberti

My condolences to the Montgomery family. Dr. Montgomery was my doctor as well as my children. He was a wonderful doctor.