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1942
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2014
JOHN FRECHETTE Obituary
was born December 19, 1942 in Waltham, MA to Albert and Catherine Frechette. John leaves his wife, Patricia (Coleman) Frechette and his three children: Josh Frechette (Trixie Sabundayo) of San Rafael, CA, Sean Frechette (Innbo Shim) of Brooklyn, NY, Jul? Frechette (Bruno Marini) of Boston, MA, and grandsons Kyuin and Teaghan Frechette. He is also survived by his brother Terrance Frechette (Carole) of Weston, MA, his aunt Elizabeth Dion of Waltham, MA, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. John was a man of tremendous heart and loyalty. His passions included a feverish love for his family, friends, and the institutions he credited with shaping him along the way - including Waltham High School (MA), Hebron Academy (ME) and his alma mater Boston College - where he was an honorable mention All-American football player. Following his graduation in 1965, John played football for the Boston Patriots & Green Bay Packers. Later, John moved into the field of Labor Relations, settling down in Toledo, OH to work for glass company Owens-Illinois, retiring after 25 years as Vice President & Director of Human Resources in November 2000. He also served on many boards in Toledo, including the Northwest Ohio chapter of the National Football Foundation, the Medical College of Ohio, and the Toledo Cultural Arts Center. He is a member of the Hall of Fame at both Waltham High and Hebron Academy. John spent the last 11 years of his life enjoying time with friends and family, and working on his erratic golf game at Audubon Country Club in Naples. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and his heartfelt commitment to family and friends. In his final act of generosity, he will be participating in the study at the Center for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center at Boston University. Funeral mass will be Saturday, August 23 at 10:30 am at St. Julia's in Weston, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Support Network, 660 Tamiani Tr. #21 Naples, FL 34102, The Boston College Flynn Fund, 1045 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, Hebron Academy, 33 Paris Rd., Hebron, ME 04238.
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Katherine McWilliams
August 29, 2014
Terry and Carole: so saddened to hear the news, prayers sent to your entire family.
Katherine McWilliams from CTC
Jim Allen
August 24, 2014
My deepest condolences on the loss of John.Many memories of ST Marys/Waltham HS .Caddying at Weston CC. Playing football,hockey and hanging at Brighams.
August 21, 2014
Dear Frechette Family:
We have many good memories of John from our days at OH. We are so sorry for your loss.
Barbara and Henry Schaffer
August 20, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad, please except our condolences.
Lia
August 19, 2014
Dear Pat and family
Our deapest sympathy to your whole family. We remember John as such a force that lighted up a room every time he entered.
Fondly,
Barbara and Jeff Epstein
August 18, 2014
Frechette Family,
Very sad to hear about John. I was a classmate of John's at Waltham HS and Boston College and have many fond memories of those days. He was always a first class guy.
Carl Pergola
Tom and Anne Marie Abowd
August 17, 2014
Dear Pat, Josh, Jule, and Sean,
Our hearts are with you at this sad time. You showed our family --especially Mike--so much love and hospitality.
I still remember Josh calling every morning to see if Mike was taking his lunch and walking to school with him, and Mike spending hours at your house; and all the good times we shared with you. May John rest in the peace and bliss of heaven. With much love, Tom and Anne Marie
August 17, 2014
Dear Pat and family - My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Fond memories of the St. John's days. You were always a very generous, welcoming family. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Donna Pollex-Najarian
August 17, 2014
Pat
So sorry for your loss.
Ellie Tracy (Alzheimer's Support group)
Eddy Wallace
August 15, 2014
I have fond memories of the entire Frechette family from Ottawa Hills. No doubt John's larger than life persona shaped this great family. You are remembered and appreciated.
Peter McNamara
August 14, 2014
Very sorry to hear! Great Man!
August 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the extended Frechette family. So many great memories with 'Uncle John' at The Melee golf tournament in Williamstown. Henry G
August 13, 2014
Thoughts & prayers are with you! Can still hear his Boston accent. What a wonderful person!!
August 13, 2014
Dear Mrs. Frechette, Jule, Sean and Josh,
I have so many memories of Mr. Frechette and all of you from the days on Brookside Road.
My deepest condolences to you all,
Gabriele (Gaby) Abowd Damico
Kim Lenardson
August 13, 2014
Frechette Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I always remember your dad being larger than life, a smile that was a mile wide with a heart of gold to match.
All our love - Kim Grassan Lenardson
August 13, 2014
Mrs. Frechette - I have so many great memories of Mr. Frechette from my time at Williams with Josh and beyond. I look forward to celebrating his life with the family in Waltham in the near future. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Steve Power
Jennifer MacLean
August 13, 2014
Prayers and love during this difficult time.
Diane Berry
August 12, 2014
Pat and family,
I was so sorry to read about John's passing. I still fondly remember all the good times we had so many years ago back in Toledo. Please know my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jim & Linda Telb
August 12, 2014
Pat
We saddened to read John's obituary in the BLADE today. We have fond memories of you, John and the kids. Over the years we have thought of you often. You were great neighbors and friends. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim & Linda Telb.
Donna Carter
August 12, 2014
Pat and family : so sorry for your loss. I am sure John and frank are having a golf match about now.
Robert Snyder
August 12, 2014
I caddied for Mr. Frechette at the Toledo Country Club in the mid 1970s. He was a beast of a golfer, the "John Daly" of his time. He took his golf seriously and had a nasty temper when a shot went astray. He'd routinely hit drives well over 300 yards, and few golfers did that in those days with a persimmon wood driver. He'd play a 500+ yard par 5 with a driver, wedge and then putt for eagle. He was incredible. He could have been a professional golfer if had wanted to. He was also a friendly and courteous guy. The lasting image I have of him is him chomping on a stogie as he hit a shot. A very memorable and high-quality individual.
My condolences to his family.
Terri (Easter Seals) & Tom Galloway
August 12, 2014
Pat and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We remember you from your days at Easter Seals of NWO.
August 12, 2014
Dear Pat and family,
Prudy and I read, with great sadness in today's BLADE about the passing of John.
He was a really good man, husband, father and grandfather and friend to so many.
I recall the many fun times we had at Inverness with the Frechettes when the kids were young and we let it all hang out.
I think that John sill owes me some bucks from golf but I will forgive the obligation.
John joined the board of the Toledo Chapter Football foundation when I was president and he was a wonderful addition.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Spence and Prudy Stone
Thomas
August 12, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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