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John Kershaw Obituary
Jupiter - John W. Kershaw, 82, passed on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. He was the beloved husband of 56 years of Georgette (Langevin) and father of Michele Ann Kershaw. John also leaves behind his dear brother Jim and sister-in-law Susan Kershaw of Rumford, Rhode Island. He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Katherine (Dwyer) Kershaw and brother Larry.
Born in Washington, D.C., he moved to Rhode Island with his family as a child and lived most of his life in Barrington. He was also a long-time resident of Palm City, Florida before moving to Jupiter earlier this year. John was a civil trial lawyer practicing in Providence, Rhode Island for 45 years and was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was a graduate of Barrington High School, the College of the Holy Cross and Boston College Law School. Between college and law school, John was an officer in the US Navy for four years of active service and he continued to serve in the Navy Reserve for many years thereafter. John loved Holy Cross and was an active alumnus and past President of the General Alumni Association. He received the In Hoc Signo award from Holy Cross in 1986 in recognition of his service and contributions to the college.
Throughout his life, John enjoyed reading, golfing, watching sports and playing cards. Guestbook at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com
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Morton J. Marks
November 27, 2020
John represented insurance companies and was my worthy opponent in dozens of legal actions. He was an outstanding attorney, always honest and fair in his actions. A perfect gentleman. We could always disagree without being disagreeable. His family should be justly proud of him.
Jim & Carolyn Caiola
November 25, 2020
Dear Georgette & Michelle: We send you both our deepest sympathy in the loss of dear John! May you find joy in your memories of John and comfort in the caring of friends and family! Love, Jim & Carolyn
John P Hanson Jr MD
November 25, 2020
I remember a superb and solid individual in college years
His life reflected that as you recounted it
With sympathy
John P Hanson Jr MD
Netti Vogel
November 24, 2020
I want to express my condolences to Jack’s wife and daughter. Over the years, we represented co-defendants and on occasion adverse parties. Jack was a talented and honorable lawyer, always prepared and always civil. I was sorry to hear of his death and my thoughts are with his loved ones.
Netti Vogel
Beverly Bunch
November 24, 2020
So sorry to hear of his passing. While I was attached to a Naval Reserve Surface Division, LCDR Kershaw was the Executive Officer. Some years later he helped me and my parents in resolving several minor issues that occurred pertaining to poor workmanship on our property. He was very kind and professional. He was very proud of his daughter's accomplishments, and expressed concern for the challenges she faced on the occasion of 9/11. He also spoke very highly of his wife. It has been many years since I spoke with him, and I offer my sincerest condolences to his family.
Alice P. Fisher
November 24, 2020
Condolences from Babe and Bob
Bill Anderson
November 24, 2020
Most sincere condolences to Georgette and Michele,
John was a pleasant man, studious professional, great story teller and tenacious card player. As husband, father and friend, John was top draw.
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