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John Jason Obituary
Mr. Jason was born in Provincetown, the son of the late John P. and Matilda O. (Meads) Jason. He was a graduate of Provincetown High School.
During the Korean War he served in the Air Force and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a retired foreman for the highway department for Massachusetts Department of Public Works.
For many years he served as a member of the Provincetown Fire Department and was the captain of Pumper 5. He also served the town as an auxiliary police officer for many years. He was a member of both the American Legion and the VFW.
Besides his son Edward of Provincetown, he is survived by his two sisters, Ethelmae White and her husband Daniel of Eastham and Margaret L. Jason of Glendale, Ariz. and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter the Apostle Church Provincetown. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Gately-McHoul Funeral Home 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, prior to the Mass from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
If desired, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Provincetown Rescue Squad, 25 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA 02657.
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Regis Jason-Roy
February 15, 2010
I am so sorry I couldn't make it to the service on Saturday. Eddie, your father was my godfather. I am not sure you knew that. Time has a way of getting away from us. I always enjoyed seeing him around Provincetown. Please know that my thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy,
Myron Schwager
February 13, 2010
Eddie, your dad was the best boat mate ever!
February 11, 2010
Dear Eddie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope to see you in the spring.
Sincerely
Susan Morrison
jim cook
February 10, 2010
Edward, EthelMae and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of grieving the loss of a family member. May Jocko rest in peace in a place where there is not pain and suffering just beauty and love.
God will give you all the strength you need to get through this ordeal with family love and friends. GOD BLESS YOU
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Jim Corcoran
February 10, 2010
Ethel Mae, Margaret and Edward my most sincere condolence. I am very sorry about John's passing. He was a great friend. I remember all the good times we had. Also Hi to Danny. Wish I could be there.
February 10, 2010
Ethel Mae and Margaret,John's son Edward. My most sincere condolences. I am so sorry about John's passing. He was a good friend. I remember all the good times we had. Hi to Danny also.
Sincerely,
Jim Corcoran
2109 Sansores St.
The Villages, Fl 32159
Ray & Diann Merrill
February 10, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Thomas C. Francis
February 10, 2010
To the family of John P. Jason, Jr. just saw the passing of your father Edward and your brother Margaret & Ethel Mae and would like to send my condolences to you all as I know that he will be missed by you all and want to say that I have fond memories of him when I lived up in Provincetown along with his wife Nancy, and just want to say that I will always have them both in my prayers, so take care for now, always with love, Tom C. Francis
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