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Jonathan Head Obituary

HEAD, Jonathan M. 63, of Wellesley and Chatham, passed away May 19, 2011. Beloved husband for 40 years of Mary Ann (Hill). Proud father of Timothy Head and his wife Stacey of Boston, Daniel Head and his wife Katherine of Wayland and Stephen Head of Brooklyn, NY. Devoted grandfather of Meghan and Sadie Head of Boston. Also survived by brother Norman Head and wife Kathleen of Bartlett, NH. Predeceased by his parents Evalyn and William Gimber and brother David Head. 1966 graduate of Kennett High School, Conway, NH where he was a 3-sport athlete; football, skiing, baseball, and 1998 inductee into KHS sports hall of fame. 1970 graduate of Olivet College, MI, where he was president of Phi Alpha Pi fraternity. Retired Sr. Acct, Ex. and Regional Director MetLife Group Regional Operations, Boston. Co-founder and principal of 21st Century Benefit Advisors, Inc. Longtime youth baseball coach and former president Wellesley Little League. Member Wellesley Country Club. In lieu of flowers the family requests honoring Jon's 16 year battle with cancer with donations to esophageal cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11 AM at the Wellesley Congregational Church, 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA. For online guestbook gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 25, 2011.

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May 25, 2011

Mary Ann and Family,
I am heartsick to learn of your loss of Jon. (Mary Ann and I met in college in 1968 and I attended their wedding in 1971.) I am consoled by the fact that you, Mary Ann, have told me what good care your daughters-in law and sons have taken care of you through this difficult time and what great joy your two grandschildren gave you and Jon.
Sincerely,
Carol Manning

Kathleen Redmond

May 25, 2011

Mary Ann and Family,
I am so very sad to hear of Jon's passing, he was such a wonderful person, friend and father.
He will be surely missed by the Redmonds and our wonderful family within Met. So many great memories to cherish.
Love to All,
Kathy

Robert Salmonsen

May 25, 2011

God bless you, John. It has been 36 years since we worked together at "Mother Met" and I still look back upon that time together with great fondness. We all appreciated your insights, humor, and decency. All of us should hold your lanterns high so that we may be guided by your light.

May 25, 2011

Mary Ann and Family, sorry to hear of your loss. Jon was a great help to my self and the LIRR in our business dealings. Personally speaking Jon was a true friend and mentor over the years, he will be missed.

Peter Geraghty

Kevin & Elisabeth Comer

May 24, 2011

Mary Ann, Dan and family, so many great memories from old hockey days and little league. John was a wonderful guy and will be missed by all that knew him. All our love and condolences,
The Comer Family

May 24, 2011

Dear Mary Ann and family,
All of us here at Bartlett Recreation are sorry to hear of your loss. He will be deeply missed by all of us who knew him. He was a wonderful generous man.. Annette Libby, Director Bartlett Recreation

May 24, 2011

Mary Ann, Tim, Dan and Steve- Thinking of all of you. Your husband and father was truly an all-time great and will be deeply missed. Always appreciated his quick wit and genuine interest in whatever I was doing. Thankfully, you all made many great memories that will help carry you through. Sincerest thoughts, prayers and best wishes from our entire family.

Love, Jon & Chrissy Anik

David and Barbara Hogan

May 24, 2011

Dear MaryAnn and family,
Our most sincere sympathy to all, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jon was such a large part of our Mt. Washington Valley, so generous and a great friend.
Love, David and Barbara Hogan

May 24, 2011

Mary Ann... Jon was the greatest! We loved him at Metropolitan as you know. I am shocked and saddened to hear of this very bad news. So very sorry for you and your family. Candy Ranko

Nancy Shook

May 23, 2011

Dear Mary Ann and family,
So terribly sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Jon.
Love, Nancy Shook

May 23, 2011

Dear Mary Ann,

We are thinking of you and your family. Jon will be missed by so many...he was a wonderful man.

Sue and Roger Regnier, Wellesley

Ginny& Roy MacDowell

May 23, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Jon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. From our family to yours...

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