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John Somers Obituary
JOHN P., age 65, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Havertown, PA on August 5, 2008 following a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Johnson). Father of Patrick, Peter, Timothy (deceased), Shane, Kathleen Booth, Stacey Shaw. Also survived by 6 grandchildren; his sister, Frances Foley of Linfield and brother Joseph of West Chester. John was part of Palmer Tire and Bandag, Inc. of Norristown. Memorial Service will be held in Jacksonville FL, Aug. 16th. Donations in John's memory may be made to "Donate Life' NW POB 532 Portland OR 97207
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Shannon Sharrow-McAward
November 27, 2008
I lost touch with the Somers family many years ago - until today. I did not know that John had passed. I have many great memories of everyone in the family, including John. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was dear to many
Dick Wright
August 15, 2008
Dear Pat and Family,
The pasting of John is very hard to hear, I knew he was ill. I miss his good cheer. Pat, it is with deep sorrow that your family has had more losses than most family's can endure lately. just know you are in our prayers. Your Dad was a great person hang in there.
Love and Blessings.
Dick & Jerry
Gary Donnelly
August 13, 2008
John and the Somers family are in our thoughts and prayers. John was a friend, client and someone I trusted with our cleaning. We are grateful for his life and sad at the loss. But, we know he is in a better place.
Connie and Mark Suby
August 13, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. We were so glad that we got to see you two in Florida in February.
ROBERT EVANS
August 13, 2008
MY SYMPATHIES TO THE MEMBERS OF JOHN'S FAMILY, HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. HE WOULD COME TO EDWARDS DAtE SHOP FOR LUNCH.I KNOW HIS FAMILY WILL MISS HIM GREATLY,
Joan Beavers
August 13, 2008
Dear Family - So sorry about your loss - he was such a nice man - we miss seeing all of you at our former business, Postal Mania, Inc. Love to all of you. Nan and Joan
Dinah Moreau
August 13, 2008
I don't know if you remember me from BofA but I worked at Point Happy when you two got remarried. John was a very special guy and he loved his family dearly. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Dean, Karen, & Family Friedman
August 12, 2008
We knew John to be a great family man, with a terrific sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all.
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