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JOHN DAVID SHUMWAY Jr.

1959 - 2020

JOHN DAVID SHUMWAY Jr. obituary, 1959-2020, Concord, MA

BORN

1959

DIED

2020

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Concord Funeral Home & Cremation Service

74 Belknap St.

Concord, Massachusetts

JOHN SHUMWAY Obituary

SHUMWAY, John David Jr. Age 60, of Concord, MA, passed away on May, 31st 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melinda Mitchell Shumway, and his two children, Caroline and Jack. He was the son of the late Dr. John David Shumway and Sally Shumway of Palm Beach Gardens, and brother of Michael Shumway of New Hampshire. Graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT and Cornell University. Due to the current restrictions of Covid, Services will take place in the summer of 2021.The family asks you to please share any remembrances or photos directly with them. Donations can be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, c/o MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101. www.giving.massgeneral.org To share a memory or offer a condolence, visit: www.concordfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 5 to Jun. 7, 2020.

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December 23, 2020

Sending thoughts and prayers to John's family as they face their first holidays without him by their sides.

With love,

Cheryl Bartlett

jan HUBBELL

December 22, 2020

Melinda, I am deeply sorry for the pain you must be experiencing. I am thinking of you and your children. I am remembering our fun tennis games in Brookdale Park. You are in our prayers. Bob and Jan Hubbell Carbondale CO On December 22 2020

Jill Rubacky

June 6, 2020

Melinda, I was so shocked to hear about John. I had no idea he was sick. Im so very sorry for you and your kids. Please know I'm thinking about you. I've loved your Christmas cards all these years! You're still as beautiful as you were when you were a teenager!
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Jill

Kate Dalzell

June 4, 2020

It was an honor and a privilege to care for John. I feel so blessed to have been part of his life. He loved his family so much. Sending hugs and love.
Kate, John's chemo nurse

Cheryl Bartlett

June 4, 2020

I am so saddened to learn of Johns death. I always have enjoyed get togethers where Melinda and John were there. My thoughts and love are with you Melinda, Jack and Caroline

Astrid Williams

June 3, 2020

Dear Melinda and Family, I am so saddened to hear of the death of your husband and father. I do not believe I had ever met him. A terrible loss, may you find support and strength from friends and family and in fond memories. Astrid Williams

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