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JOHN F. "JACK" WANDERS III

JOHN F. "JACK" WANDERS III obituary, Medford, MA

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

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Somerville, Massachusetts

JOHN WANDERS Obituary

WANDERS, John F. "Jack" III Of Medford, June 19, 2024. Beloved husband of Nancy (Blauvelt) Wanders. Devoted father to Brian James and his longtime partner, Kelly Nicole Nolan of Maine, and his favorite daughter Nicole Ann of Massachusetts, who herself has spawned her own daughters, Tessa Marie Borowski of Massachusetts, and Savana Marie (Roberts), who in turn has three amazing children, Charlotte, Will, and James, with her husband Henry Roberts, all of New Hampshire. In addition, John leaves behind his sisters, Margaret "Meg," Karen, Gail, and Susan; as well as many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and even a few great-great-nieces and nephews. If you would like to celebrate this amazing man's life and triumphs, please join us at George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, MA on Friday, June 28th, from 3:00PM to 7:00PM, with Words of Remembrance beginning at 6:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Rd., Medford, on Saturday, June 29th, at 10:00AM (Please meet inside the main gate). In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory can be made to Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA, who took great and loving care of him during his last days. Retired member Local 589. For complete obituary, www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2024.

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Dennis Marrone

September 29, 2024

Nancy, So very sorry for your loss of your husband..May He Rest In Peace..

Tammy Brown

August 8, 2024

Nancy~ I am just hearing about the passing of your husband from Joanne. I´m so sorry. John is now in perfect peace and love.
So sorry Nancy~
Love, Tammy

Patricia Minghella

June 29, 2024

My sincere condolences Gail to you and all your family. May your brother rest in eternal peace and may he live on in your hearts and wonderful memories.

David Spencer

June 28, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Jack.
Cherish all those special memories.
R.I.P. Jack

Doris Osborne

June 27, 2024

To the Wanders Family,

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jack. Godspeed, Jack!

Doris

Cheryl Catino & William Mcdade

June 26, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rosanne and David Dillon/ Raffa

June 26, 2024

Nancy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Rosanne

Lewis Pratti

June 26, 2024

My condolences to the family John will be missed RIP

Rainy Simmons

June 26, 2024

Always a gentle man with a gentle soul. Time for you to rest. Til we all meet again. God bless you

Alberta McCabe

June 26, 2024

i remember john as a quiet man. after his long battle, he’s now at rest. my thoughts to his awesome family. xo

Forever friends

Kathi Ferguson Belliveau

June 25, 2024

Forever Friends

Kathi Ferguson Belliveau

June 25, 2024

There are no words for the loss of my dear friend John fought long and hard to stay with his family and friends. I will miss him deeply God has a very special angel with him . My love and prayers are with Nancy and her family

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Memorial Events
for JOHN WANDERS

Jun

28

Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Jun

28

Memorial service

6:30 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Jun

29

Memorial Gathering

9:45 a.m.

Oak Grove Cemetery-inside the main gate

off of Playstead Road, Medford, MA

Jun

29

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Oak Grove Cemetery

230 Playstead Road, Medford, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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