JOHN F. MCPHEE

McPHEE, John F. 80, a 44 year resident of Abington, died Wednesday April 3 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Marie T. (Brown) McPhee. Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester he was the son of the late John and Mary (Powers) McPhee and a graduate of Mission High School. He later continued his education studying machine engineering and drafting at Wentworth Institute of Technology. John was a proud veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Army from 1952 -1954 and for his service he received a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star. Before his retirement John had worked for over 45 years for American Components of Cambridge. John enjoyed the time spent outdoors working in his yard and gardens, was an avid cribbage player, and reader. In addition to his wife Marie he is survived by his loving children John F. McPhee and his wife Loran of Brookline, William G. McPhee and his wife Cheryl of Whitman and Mary S. McPhee of N. Attleboro, his sister M. Lorraine McPhee of Abington and his brother-in-law Joseph Brown of West Roxbury. He is also survived by his grandchildren Victoria, Angela, Kimberly and Deirdre as well as several cousins. He was the brother of the late Claire McPhee. His services will be held Tuesday April 9 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in St. Bridget Church, Abington. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland. Visiting hours will be held Monday April 8 from 4-8 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, 10301 McKinstry Mill Road, New Windsor, MD 21776. For online condolences and directions pleasevisit www.blanchardfc.com