John J. Linehan

82, of Drakes Island Wells, and Largo, FL., died Thursday morning at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford following a brief illness. He was born in Somerville, MA on June 27, 1924, the son of Daniel and Margaret (Mulvey) Linehan. He was educated in the Brookline school system. He left high school to proudly serve his country in the Army during World War II. John was a career firefighter for the Brookline, MA Fire Department from 1949 to 1978, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was recently awarded his High School Diploma from Brookline High School along with several veterans who followed in his footsteps during World War II. John loved music, especially Dixieland Jazz, to which he listened in many of his favorite Florida clubs. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. John was a proud member of the American Legion Post 47 in Rollingsford, NH; the Lodge of Elks, Wells, ME; and the VFW in South Portland. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Evelyn in 2003. Surviving are his daughters, Beverly LeConte and her husband Michael of Westbrook. Jeanne Cote and her husband Roger of South Berwick; a sister, Eileen Morrissey and her husband John of Brookline MA; six grandchildren and his very special nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 19 from 4 to 7 p.m at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME. with Father Tom Murphy presiding Burial with military honors will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the very caring staff at Southern Maine Medical Center especially the Special Care Unit. Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME. www.bibberfuneral.com