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JAMES JACK Obituary

JACK, James A. Of Peabody, formerly of Reading, May 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Katherine M. (Quinn) Jack. Devoted father of Brian A. Jack and his wife, Margaret of Watertown CT, Kevin J. Jack and his wife, Anne of Reading, Maureen K. Primrose and her husband, Scott of Allendale, NJ, Kenneth E. Jack of Woburn and Bonnie E. McCulloch and her husband, George of Bedford. Cherished brother of Nola Bennett and her husband, Jack of Plum Island, the late Douglass Jack and his wife, Jane of Windham, NH and the late Heather Jack. Loving grandfather of ten and loving great-grandfather of two. A Visitation will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING, on Wednesday, May 22, from 9:00 to 10:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill St., Reading, at 11:00am. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Charles Lawn Cemetery in Reading. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org in James's memory. James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. www.douglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 16 to May 18, 2024.

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Group of 10 Trees

Lynn & Dik Barsamian

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Kathy Novak

May 21, 2024

Maureen, Scott, Ryan, Melissa and the Jack Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Love, The Novak Family.

May 20, 2024

On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry at St. Athanasius/Christ the King parish, we send sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one.

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Lindsey Chou

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Catherine Freeman

May 19, 2024

Kevin, Anne and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our condolences ~ Cathy and Don

James Considine, Charlestown

May 18, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Patty Volk Quinn

May 18, 2024

Dear Katherine and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We have so many happy memories of Quinn family get togethers in Newton and the Cape. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joseph Gallo

May 17, 2024

Kenny very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers

David Killam

May 17, 2024

Kenny, very sorry for your loss. Peace to him and your family.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

May 17, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

May 16, 2024

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

Mike Rivera

May 15, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
~ Salute ~
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

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Memorial Events
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May

22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

May

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St., Reading, MA

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Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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