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John Summers Obituary
John did not take the path most easily traversed nor did the path rise up to greet him. His life was a struggle. It was difficult, but he shouldered the burdens of this world with dignity and a serene stoicism. He never made excuses or placed blame on anyone for any circumstance. The buck always stopped with him.
He enjoyed his early years as a standout athlete, playing many sports but excelling in baseball. He held many jobs over the years. He spent a good part of his life living off the sea that he so loved and revered. In his later years, he worked as a clerk in various retail positions, always enjoying the company of his customers and co-workers; especially when they had a particularly good joke to share.
Although never a wealthy man, he would give the shirt off his back for someone in need. He was especially generous with his children, often giving more than he could reasonably afford. His children always came first.
He had the heart of a lion and was extremely intelligent, often dropping pearls of wisdom when they were least expected and most needed.
In a world that is so full of selfishness, opportunism and materialism, he had an innate ability to rise above the reality around him and he became a completely selfless man. His priority was always those close to him, those whom he loved. Perhaps it is this selflessness that is the most impressive measure of a man and a quality that society should endeavor to place a much higher value on.
He is survived by his three children, Sean, Todd and Megan; daughter-in-law, Rose; his sister, Ashlynne Roy; his four grandchildren, Kiera, Sarah, Sean and McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held in The Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham, on Thursday, May 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
A graveside service will be held in Peoples Cemetery on Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.
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Martin Roy
June 13, 2007
John and I have known each other for a number of years, I will never forget some of the practible jokes we pulled!
You will be deeply missed!
My deepest sympathies to: Sean, Todd, and Megan and their families.
Norman Howes
June 8, 2007
To the family.....How well you captured John's life....God Bless You
To "CC" my childhood friend and lifelong acquaintance. Thanks for the great memories.....and for making a difference in my life.....Till we meet again.....
Michele & Chris Hoglund
June 3, 2007
We always enjoyed Uncle John's calls, cards, and laughter througout the years. We will miss him visiting the south and sharing his jokes. He was a GREAT Uncle and will be deeply missed!
To my cousins (Sean, Todd, and Megan) and their families my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Michele & Chris Hoglund
mr ,mrs,steven mcmanus
June 2, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Ann Murphy
June 2, 2007
Someone once asked me what I notice first about a person. I said that I notice if they are smiling. Your father/grandfather always had a huge smile on his face and a warm welcome whenever I saw him; it was a pleasure. I believe he passed that trait on to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love - Ann Murphy
Mark and Teresa Donahue
June 2, 2007
Todd, Sean & Megan :
Our deepest sympathys to you and your families. I enjoyed getting to know your Dad over the years and his tribute could not have been said any better. He was so proud of you all.
Marty Roy
June 1, 2007
We always enjoyed Uncle Johns visits to the south. He was a warm and funny guy. He would always make you smile and his birthday cards were a hoot! He will be missed terribly.
Love,
Donna, Marty, and Andrew Roy
Marty Roy
June 1, 2007
We always enjoyed Uncle Johns visits to the south. He was a warm and funny guy and we will miss him terribly.
Love,
Donna, Marty, and Andrew Roy
Jody Brooks
June 1, 2007
Dear Sean, Rose, Todd and Megan,
Though many years have passed, I hold a heart full of memories and send you all my sympathy and my love,
Jody
Ashlynne L. Roy
May 31, 2007
Uncle John and I became very close during my adolescent age as I was not the easiest teenager to handle, but he coped!
He remained a father figure to all of his Sisters Ashlynne five children never forgetting our birthdays with cards and calls of laughter! A character absoulutely, a master seafood BBQ chef, (when he came to the south he flew in what his Sis says was real seafood) it was the best we all had ever had!
Thank You So MUCH MY SUMMERS Cousins & Family for assisting my Mothers reunited visted with her brother just two weeks ago!
Uncle John you will now be with OMA YA"ll two Behave yourselves!
Opps! I forgot I am speaking to YOU!
Thank You for making me a part of who I am!
You remain in my heart!
AHOY YOUNG MAN!
Love,
Ashlynne L. Roy
Georges Al-Hachem
May 31, 2007
Sean,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Our deepest condolences,
Georges Al-Hachem family and Chatham Getty staff
David & Julia Heller
May 31, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Heller
May 31, 2007
Sean, Todd and Megan,
Our deepest sympathies to you guys during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you guys.
John and Dana Heller
ashley bothfeld
May 31, 2007
I am thinking of all of you. I have a'lot of great memories of your Dad and know that you will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ashley and Bob Bothfeld
Scott & Kathy Hamilton
May 30, 2007
Dear Sean & Family,
Our hearts go out to you in this, your time of loss. May God's peace go with you and His touch help you to weather this storm.
Our prayers are with you,
Barbara Flynn
May 30, 2007
To Todd and McKenzie and the Summers family:
Condolences from our family to yours. The tribute to your Dad (Grandpa) gave us an insight to a wonderful man.
The Flynns, Kevin, Barbara, Kevin, Elizabeth and Meredith
Pamela Bowden
May 30, 2007
Sometimes there are no perfect words...our deepest sympathy.
Pam & Joe Bowden
susan westfall
May 30, 2007
Thank you for being my dear friend...for listening and caring, time after time,for the wise guidance carefully offered and certainly for the laughter of many small moments. I miss you so much. Thank you for allowing me in your life.
To your pride and joy---your family---I send all thoughts of peace and comfort as time will bring. Be proud and hold those wings a little higher.
Judy& Janette Masson
May 30, 2007
deepest sympathys to your family.
Benjamin Nickerson
May 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Benjamin T. Nickerson
Beverly LuCerne
May 30, 2007
My memories of my Uncle John are unforgettable, through the years, miles apart the laughter from the cards were all from his heart.
I miss you already!
To all my cousins: You all are in my deepest thoughts and heart.
Ashlynne Roy
May 30, 2007
I'll miss you bro.....
Love, Sis
Art
May 30, 2007
John simply shined.
Ann Eldredge
May 30, 2007
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful man.He was a gentle man and always stopped to talk with me.my condolences to the family
Ann Eldrdedge
Danielle, Pat and Justin Langmeyer
May 30, 2007
For my uncle who I said had the funny northern accent, always made me laugh. Uncle John you will be missed so much and behave in Heaven. We will one day meet again. We love you.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
May 30, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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