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JOHN GAGNON Obituary

GAGNON, John S., Jr. Of West Newton, Beloved husband of Nancy E. (Carroll) entered in to rest on May 6, 2015 after a long struggle with multiple medical issues. He was the devoted father of Michelle Berry and her husband Steven of Westwood, Paul Gagnon of Boston, Jeannine Serratore and her husband Anthony of Norwood. The cherished step father of Donald Haley and his wife Catherine of Pembroke, Kristin Haley and her husband Kenan Bronski of Marshfield, James Haley and his wife Maura of Holliston. Loving Grampy of 14 grandchildren. Funeral from the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., (Rte. 16), WEST NEWTON, Monday, May 11 at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church, West Newton at 10:00 AM. Please omit flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to ALS, Dana Farber, Kidney Foundation or the charity of your choice. Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 10, 2015.

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May 14, 2015

I'm so sad to hear of John's passing away. You are such a wonderful angel Nancy. He suffered so much and with such dignity. My prayers go out to you Nancy and all his beloved children and grandchildren. Love you, Mary

May 13, 2015

I'm will miss him sorry I missed the wake. pat proua

Debbie Phillips

May 10, 2015

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time. I pray you find peace and tranquility in the wonderful memories you made together. Love, prayers and hugs. Jim & Debbie Phillips

Ruth Landsman

May 9, 2015

So very sorry Nancy. He was such a wonderful man. I hope the memory of your happy years together are a consolation, along with the love of family and friends.

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May

11

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

May

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard's Church

West Newton, MA

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Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

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