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John Loring Obituary
He was born in Pittsfield and lived his 93 years in Lee.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly and his six children: John Jr., Jeffrey, James, Lynn Mulhern, Lois Kelly and Lisa Loring and 12 grandchildren.
John served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946, during World War II, as a Radar man Third Class, on the USS Calcaterra DE 390, in anti-submarine duty in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres.
He was a Lab Technician at Mead Corp. for 26 years, was on the Lee Board of Assessors for 20 years and a Lee Special Police Officer for 25 years.
After retirement, he and his wife spent 12 winters in their Florida home. For many years he enjoyed playing golf at Greenock Country Club.
Private Funeral Services were held at the Kelly Funeral Home and St. Mary's Church. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lee on Friday, March 8th, with full military honors.
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March 16, 2019
So sorry to hear about John's passing. I was just looking at a picture of my father and John as his best man. They were life long friends and will now be together. again. My father talked of him often and he was a great friend, husband, father, and loving man. My sympathies to all his family.
Sr Sean Damien
March 15, 2019
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Loring's family and friends. He and those who mourn for him are and will be in my prayers and the prayers of all the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm, sponsors of Mount Carmel Care Center.
Jamie Drewniak
March 15, 2019
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Dolly and family. John was my buddy and I enjoyed taking care of him. May peace be with you all.Jamie Drewniak, former caregiver.
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