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John Tolan Obituary

Age 77, of Rockland, October 3, 2007. Husband of Jean M. (Linehan) Tolan. Father of Peter J. Tolan of Rockland, Jean M. Gear of VA, Kevin J. Tolan of Abington, and Patricia A. Tolan of Rockland. Brother of Edward J. Tolan of Watertown, and the late Mary LeConti. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., ROCKLAND, on Tuesday at 8:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church at 9 AM. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery. Calling hours on Monday from 4-7 PM. Donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Flr, Brookline, MA 02445-7295. For directions or to sign online guestbook www.magounbiggins.com. Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home "Celebrating the Dignity of Life" 1-781-878-1775

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2007.

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Ellie O'Driscoll-Sullivan

October 9, 2007

Jean,
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the memories you have.

Karen Porter

October 8, 2007

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of John.
He will be missed by all at RP.
Karen (RP)

RICK CHURCHILL

October 8, 2007

IM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ...

Dick and Kitty Mahoney

October 7, 2007

We want to send our condolences and love to all of you. Our prayers are with the family for your loss.
John will be missed by so many.
With sympathy from both of us.

Dick Mac Donald

October 6, 2007

God Bless, Your pain is ended and you will be in Peace. My deepest sympathy to the Tolan family.
Dick Mac Donald

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