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John Tapley Obituary
1938 - 2017
BENTON - John Webster Tapley, 78, passed away on July 15, 2017, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta with his family by his side. John was born on Sept. 30, 1938, in Waterville. He attended Clinton High School.
He loved to go dancing and being with close friends. In later years, he enjoyed watching the old cowboy movies.
John was predeceased by his parents; his son James L. Tapley; and his sister Gloria Tapley Patterson.
John is survived by his wife Cynthia Foster Tapley; four daughters, Mrs. Julia Tapley McEnhill of Sharpsburg, GA., Ms. Johnna Tapley Neil of Beaufort, S.C., Ms. Jean Tapley Pender of Beaufort, S.C., Ms. Jody Tapley of Atlanta, GA., stepson Daniel Hallee Jr., stepdaughter Angelique Hallee; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three nieces; several cousins; and many friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dyer for all their help during this difficult time.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 1-2 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.
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J Craig
July 24, 2017
John was a beloved customer for many years. Such a kind man. Prayers for the family
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July 19, 2017
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Bunny Brier
July 18, 2017
Cindy, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Thinking of you and your family. He was a good man. Until we meet again, John.
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