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John French Obituary

John Cooper French passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 4, 2025 as he would have loved, in a backyard ceremony at the home of Scott and Linda French, 911 Ellendale Dr., Towson, MD 21286. The celebration will begin at 1pm followed by an outdoor picnic lunch with family and friends. The family would be honored for all those that loved John to attend. For full obituary and condolences, please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/williamsburg-va/john-french-12289137.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Apr. 6, 2025.

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Home of Scott and Linda French

911 Ellendale Drive, Towson, MD 21286

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3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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