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John McGrath Obituary

Of Medford, June 10, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mary (McLaughlin) McGrath. Loving father of John J. Jr. and his wife Patrice of Walpole, Bryan of Agawam, James and his wife Andrea of Ashburnham, Paul McGrath and his wife Ann of Canada, Marianne Howard of Medford, Suzanne Burns and her husband Richard of Billerica. Brother of Helen Galvin of Newton and the late William McGrath and Elizabeth Sellers. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE Thursday morning at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Raphael's Church, Medford at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late Veteran US Army WWII. Late member K of C, Medford. Retired employee MBTA. For more info please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2007.

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Melinda Rogers-Bernard

June 27, 2007

Dear "Grandpa",
I am so happy and honored that my children and I had the opportunity to meet you and spend time with you! You were a wonderful man, and you created an unbelievable family! Thank you for letting us be a part of it. God Bless You. You are always in our Hearts! Love Melinda, Freddy and Peanut

Maureen Betts (McLaughlin)

June 15, 2007

To all my cousins....
I have many, many wonderful memories of our times together, Falmouth, Holidays, singing, piano playing, 77 Adams Street these will always be a part of me. I hope you find comfort knowing that your Dad is
with your Mom now watching down on
on all of you with love. Uncle John and Aunt Mary were very special to me and I will miss them.

Thomas Howard

June 14, 2007

Be at peace Grandpa. We are your legacy, and we shall do you proud!

Mary Gilmore

June 14, 2007

I love him and your mother very much. I love all of you, too. I know we all feel the same loss. Our parents are together. God bless them.

Constance McGrath

June 13, 2007

Dear McGraths,
So sorry to hear of your Father's Death.Dinny and his parents always looked to John and Mary's visits to NH.
Dellie Doty Claire and I send out deepest sympathy.
Love Connie[Dinny's widow]

Ned

June 13, 2007

Grandma has come for Grandpa, goodbye Grandpa, watch over us.

Kathryn Kolivas (Kocourek)

June 12, 2007

I will miss Mr. McGrath greatly. He was a good neighbor and friend. Our families have been on Adams Street the longest and we truly had many memories we shared through the years. Summer nights when the whole neighborhood came out after supper. Winter snowstorms when we'd all be out shoveling. And can't forget my Mother's New Year's Eve parties! (how did she do it without a micro and freezer?!) May he rest in peace and God Bless to you all.

Brian & Tess Ferguson

June 12, 2007

Dear Jessica and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jessica always spoke with so much love for her grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Love, Brian & Tess Ferguson

Walter & Patricia Hart

June 12, 2007

John was our great neighbor and friend for almost 25 years. We will miss him.

Peter McLaughlin

June 11, 2007

Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle John, I always remember John in Falmouth on our vacations - I always wondered how he wore his bathing suit so high on his chest...and the sneakers gave it that extra touch!
Your cousin Peter McLaughlin

Beth Sousa

June 11, 2007

Uncle John will be greatly missed.

Tricia Lane (McLaughlin)

June 11, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all my cousins for the loss of their Dad and Uncle John. I'm sure they are all (my Mom and Dad, Uncle Bernie and Aunt Rose, Grandma and Grandpa...) having a good time in Heaven.

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