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John Tevnan Obituary

Of Dorchester formerly of Brighton August 8, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (Cornwall). Loving father of Anne M. (Nancy) Tevnan of Dorchester, John E. Tevnan Jr. Sgt. B.P.D. Area E-13 of South Weymouth, Jane Tevnan Blanchard of Duxbury, Attorney Charles R. Tevnan of Dorchester, Thomas P. Tevnan of South Boston and Claire E. Edmondson of Minneapolis, MN. Devoted grandfather of 9 loving grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Barbara Malia. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St., (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER Monday 7-9 & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan Church Dorchester Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Vet. WWII. Former Member Suffolk University Law School Alumni Board, St. Ambrose School Board, John P. McKeon Post #146 AMVETS Executive Board. Remembrances may be made in memory of John to The Church of St. Brendan, 15 Rita Rd., Dorchester, MA 02124. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, 2003.

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Ralph Carabetta

August 12, 2003

John was a great guy who was always willing to help me out when I started. I am sorry to hear of his passing - my regrets to all.

Sam Higer

August 11, 2003

My deepest sympathies. We were bar advocates together for almost 20 years. I will miss John.

Stephen Williams

August 11, 2003

John was a friend, colleague and all-around nice guy. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Lois Martin

August 11, 2003

my deepest sympathies to the Tevnan family. John was always kind, sincere and genuine. Lois Martin

Jim Marsh

August 11, 2003

My sincere condolences to John's family. John was a true gentleman and a fine attorney.

Steve Foley

August 11, 2003

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of John. John was a great guy, a great lawyer and part of " the St. Brendan's Family". May he rest in peace

Sheila & Frank Mancuso

August 11, 2003

Charlie, Claire & families



Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.



The Mancuso Family

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