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John MacEwan Obituary
John "Jack" J. MacEwan, age 89 passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Avon Health Care. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Houston MacEwan. He was a resident of Fairfield most of his life and more recently lived in Bethel. Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean War and was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from United Illuminating as a line foreman after 35 years of service. Survivors include his loving children, son Thomas L. MacEwan of Florida, daughters, Karen A. Carlson and her husband Roger of Georgia, and Gail E. Tevnan and her husband Brian of Farmington, his sister Carol Brown of Bridgeport, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Myla Magee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:30am in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in OakLawn Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call Monday 5-7pm and Tuesday morning 10:30am – 11:30am at the funeral home. Those who wish may make a contribution in his memory to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). To send online condolences please visit
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June 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of your dad passing away.
So many great memories of the Old Spring Road days. My condolences!!
Jim LeFebvre
Ray Mannion
June 25, 2017
Tommy. Sorry to hear about jack.godspeed jack..
Michael McPadden
June 25, 2017
Rest In Peace jack.
June 25, 2017
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DIane DUBAY
June 25, 2017
My condolences to the family I will miss talking with him
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