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John Welch Obituary

WELCH John Francis Welch, age 85, Wednesday, November, 11, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. A generous, caring and giving man, who valued education. He served his country during WWII in 3 theatres, and was past Commander of Worthington VFW Post 2398. A devout Catholic, he lived his faith in his service to others. He is preceded in death by sisters Ann Hager, Catherine Kleinshrot, and son-in-law Larry Hanna; and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne; daughters, Marie Hanna, Beth Welch, Kathleen (Alan) McGillivray, and Peggy Welch; sons, John (Ann), James (Margaret Mary), Brian (Amy); 12 grandchildren; and his sister, Sr. Mary Peter, S.J.S.M.. He was employed by and retired from Ashland Chemical. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (two blocks north of Henderson Rd.) 268-8811. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10 am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Fr. Kevin Kavanagh, celebrant. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2009.

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November 22, 2009

In memory of Dad...always thinking of others. We love you so much, but know you are in heaven.
Kathleen and Alan

November 18, 2009

My dear Jeanne. How sorry I am to learn we have lost John. I was in the hospital (just out today) when I read the sad news. John, you and your family are in my prayers. I do know what you are going through. God bless you. Dick Long

Joe and Pam Bowsher

November 15, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

November 13, 2009

Dear Mrs. Welch and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, John. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH

Your Friends ADR (Gates-McDonald)

November 13, 2009

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

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