Name: Visitation for DR. JOHN MCNAMARA
Start: 2017-07-07T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Conley Funeral & Cremation Service

McNAMARA, Dr. John J. Age 77, of Brockton died on July 4th after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves his wife of 52 years Florence (Goldmann) McNamara and four daughters Mona Burns and her husband John, Rebecca Schmidt and her husband Olaf, Susan Wood and her husband Joshua and Katherine Feodoroff and her husband Bruce and 10 grandchildren. He was the brother of Ann Louise Sullivan and Alice Farrington.

John was born and raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of Boston High School in 1957, Boston College in 1961 and Harvard Medical School in 1965.He was a longtime resident and pediatrician in Brockton.

In his free time, John loved to run and was a voracious reader.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123) BROCKTON on Friday 4-7pm. A procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday at 8am for a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Brockton at 9 am. Burial will be at a later date. Please consider a donation in John's name to the Charity Guild, Inc., P.O. Box 4856-501 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02303 or Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 Burlington Mall Road #450, Burlington, MA 01803. For online condolences or directions please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN MCNAMARA

15 Entries

Susan Lowe

July 4, 2019

Rip John he was my doctor for many years and and was my children s doctor rip John

MARY ELLEN (FRANEY) AIA

July 11, 2017

I REMEMBER DR.MCNAMARA WITH GREAT FONDNESS DURING THE YEARS I WORKED IN THE ER AT BROCKTON HOSPITAL. HE WAS NEVER TO BUSY TO COME AND CARE FOR A CHILD WHO WAS VERY ILL. HE WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND CARING TO ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS. MCNAMARA AND ALL YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR THE COMPASSIONATE CARE AND DIGNITY YOU GAVE HIM IN DEALING WITH HIS ILLNESS. HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. HE WAS ONE OF GOD'S EARTH ANGELS.MY THE HAPPY MEMEORIES YOU HAVE OF THIS WONDERFUL MAN GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. MARY ELLEN(FRANEY) AIA RN

marianne glassanos

July 10, 2017

I only just learned of Jack's passing. I worked with him for several years at Children and Youth and he was by far one of my most favorite pediatricians to work with. His knowledge and humor were infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marianne glassanos

Trevor Valentine

July 9, 2017

I met Jack close to 30 years ago when I was not too long out of residency. Jack took me, and many others before and after, under his wing and taught us how to care for children. We became friends as well as colleagues over the years with Jack always willing to give support, lend a hand, offer a compassionate ear and good advice...always without hesitation. We lost a tireless advocate for children and families, a wonderful teacher and mentor who was unbowed in adversity, generous in spirit, a gentleman and a good man. I will never forget him.

Cheryl Greenfield

July 9, 2017

He will be remembered fondly for his love of the children and his readiness to teach the students

Julie Boyden

July 8, 2017

My son, Tristan, and I loved Dr. McNamara. I trusted him completely with the care of my son. The very first time I met him, he was covering for my son's doctor at the office. My son was having a severe allergic reaction, and Dr. McNamara took control of the situation with such care and knowledge. I don't even remember the name of my son's other pediatrician. He called my son Champ and I very proudly gave a picture of my son with a straw hat on to hang in his office with the other pictures of children. As Tristan grew older we came less frequently, and then we lost touch. Tristan and I remember him fondly and still talk about him. I will always be profoundly grateful for the care, concern and intelligence with which he showed my son.
--Julie Ann Boyden

Lynne Brown

July 7, 2017

My deepest sympathy to all of the McNamara family.
May happy memories bring you comfort.

Much love to Mona, John, J, and Ginger

Lynne Brown

Jennifer Brown

July 7, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Dr Jack at Kids First on the weekends for many years. And I enjoyed his professionalism everytime he was there. He was a great man,and will be missed. He talked about you girls all the time,and spending time down the Cape with all his grandchildren. And also having to get home for "supper" that his wife was cooking him on the weekends! He loved you all dearly- Rest In Peace Dr Jack

Linda Balzotti

July 7, 2017

Sending love and prayers to the McNamara Family. You cared for John lovingly during his final years. Take comfort in knowing that he knew how much he was loved.

Rose Robertson

July 6, 2017

Wonderful dr and man cared for all my children and foster children always made time will be missed

July 6, 2017

RIP Dr McNamara ... you took care of me as my pediatrician and then my daughter until you retired. Thank you for all your kindness your knowledge and your services. Prayers to your family rest easy.

July 6, 2017

So sorry hear this rip John

Maryanne Ladd

July 5, 2017

Dear jack,

I will always remember you. I know you are at peace now and with god. I am so sorry for your family. You were my first employer as a new np. You helped shape me and taught me a great deal. We had an incredible group of folks to work with - family in its own right. Thank you for being who you were and how you touched each and everyone on of us in your own special way. I will miss you. And will pray for you and your family

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