Capt. John Wadsworth
WATERFORD - Captain John Wadsworth of Waterford, CT. passed away on January 25, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 22, 1936 in Willimantic the son of Earle and Doris Wadsworth. The family moved to Mago Point in Waterford in 1940 where he worked and resided all his life.
John became a charter boat captain at the age of 18. After serving in the Air Force, he returned to Waterford where he owned and operated Captain Johns Sport Fishing Center (The Sunbeam Fleet) for over 50 years. He later took over operation of the family owned Mago Point Marina.
Captain John was instrumental in repopulating Niantic bay scallops and aided in the establishment of the Jordan Village Ambulance Service. He was a Past Master and member of Bayview Lodge #120 for over 50 years. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite mason and a member of Sphinx Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.
He was active in many organizations: CT Charter Boat Association, Mago Point Business Association, Niantic Sportsman's Club, Shellfish Commission, American Legion, and Jordan Fire Department. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at their cabin in Maine. His number one passion was having a celebration of any occasion.
John is survived by his devoted wife and companion of 30 years, Amy; his children, John, Robert, and Christine, their mother, Dorothy Vargas , and their other brother Matty; his brother George, and
sister Jane; his grandchildren John III, Michael, Meagan, Ryan, and Daniel; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. He is predeceased by brothers Bill and Richard and two nephews, George Jr. and Richard Jr.
Family and friends will gather on Saturday, February 6th at the Niantic Masonic Temple, 32 Society Road, Niantic, CT for a Masonic Service by Bayview Lodge #120 at 4pm followed by a celebration of life from 4:30-8:30. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Bayview Lodge #120, Niantic Masonic Temple , PO Box 120, Niantic, CT 06357-0120 Byles Memorial Home , 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting with the arrangements. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guest book or to share a memory.
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