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William Larson
February 2, 2004
Happy Birthday Uncle John! I miss you, and as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers! I hope you enjoyed watching the Pats win another one from above!
Love,
Billy
Bob Weeks
December 30, 2002
John,
It's hard to believe that it's been two years since you left us here on Earth. I firmly believe that you are still here in spirit, however. Each Christmas really brings home our loss. Please watch over Maureen, Patrick and Elizabeth and guide them through life.
We all miss you deeply.
Love,
Bob
John Soucy
February 8, 2002
Sparky we miss you here at Greater Lynn. I miss you yelling at me about the job. I miss meeting with you for coffee in the old North West. Since you left i haven't been the same. I think about it all the time. I think we will all meet again in Heaven. Till then John keep us in your prayers.
Kathy Larson
February 2, 2002
Happy Birthday Big Brother !!!!!! I think about you everyday, I miss and love you.
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William Larson
February 2, 2002
Happy Birthday Uncle John! I miss you and you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Love Always,
Billy
PS: Go Patriots!
February 1, 2002
On your BD 2/2; watch over us, we miss you and love you.
MPE
Anonymous
February 2, 2001
Happy Birthday John,
Miss and love you.
Kari Jean Glosser
January 17, 2001
I miss you Big John.....May your children one day know how great a man you were. For I know, and I will never forget.
Joan McIntyre Fitzpatrick
January 12, 2001
Dear Maureen,I knew you when you were just a tot. My heart goes out
to you and I know if your are like
your mother, you are the best.
Raymond A Croteau II
January 10, 2001
John and I worked together, He was a man who wanted his van in tip-top shape, It became an obsession of mine to have him say nothing was wrong with it. No matter how hard I tried, he always could find something to keep me busy. I will alwas miss him. He could always put a smile on my face. May he always remain in all my heart.
JOHN SOUCY
January 8, 2001
JOHN AND I WORKED TOGETHER FOR A LONG TIME. WE SERVED IN THE NORTHWEST TOGETHER FOR THE RIDE. ONE OF OUR PASSENGERS NAMED HIM SPARKY,SPARKY STUCK. WE MISS HIM HERE. GOD BLESS HIM.
Cheryl Thompson (Lewis)
January 6, 2001
Maureen; My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss.
Below is a poem that helped to ease my sorrow at a time of loss. May it comfort you in some way.
When I Must Leave You
By Helen Steiner Rice
When I must leave you
for a while,
Please do not grieve
and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow
to you through the years,
But start out bravely
with a gallant smile
And for my sake
and in my name
Live on and do
all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour
in useful ways
Reach out your hand
in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
and hold you near;
And never, never
be afraid to die
For I am waiting
for you in the sky!
Mike McGinn
January 3, 2001
John Weeks
(This was an address I had planned for the funeral Mass but I clearly understood it would not be possible with the number of people that had to, and should speak.)
Ladies and Gentleman, let me introduce myself, my name is Michael McGinn and I am Maureen Weeks uncle. So why do I feel I should have an opportunity to address you today.
There are two reasons: one has to do with John the other with Maureen.
First we’ll appropriately talk about John.
Some of you will not appreciate the humor here but I know the McDonalds will.
It is very difficult for me to relate to John as John, because I first knew him as Phil. I’m not kidding about this. I knew him as Phil.
Take yourselves back a few years and you’ll remember an ad from a telephone company where a daughter announces to her Father that she is coming home and she is bringing “Phil”. “Phil” was the new man in Maureen’s life and we (Kathy, Erin and Colleen) were amongst the first outside of the McDonald family to meet “Phil”. Maureen called one day and said “ I want to come down and “Phil” is coming with me. I said , “Who”?. And she said, ”Phil!” Dawn broke on Marblehead, mine, and I understood.
So they came down and spent the weekend in Rhode Island. Unfortunately for John he was “Phil” for the weekend he spent with us in Rhode Island and unfortunately, for him, for months to come.
I count that weekend as one of the special moments in my life. We chatted, we drank, (we’re Irish), we ate and we played golf. That was our family’s first contact with “Phil”. Our reaction…. Maureen found a good one here!
There are many more people here that know John more intimately, than I or the rest of my family do. But from that first meeting, and subsequent events, discussions, rites, and personal conversation, I’ve learned that my first impression of John (Phil) was spot on! A solid individual whose first priority was not himself, but those around him.
Probably life had pointed him in the right direction of being a Firefighter.
Let me now turn to Maureen.
So Maureen is my niece. Every Uncle loves their Sisters’ kids.
Maureen fills a special spot in my family’s life.
When my wife Kathy was pregnant with our youngest, Colleen, it was about early November 1977 her doctor told her things were happening too fast and she had to, basically, get her self sitting or in bed and stop all activity or she was going to have serious problems.
Our daughter Erin was 15 months old at the time and a “lot of fun”. Translation…. A handful.
Maureen volunteered and we accepted to live with us and “help out”. Help out is an understatement!
Most of you don’t know my wife. She’s a born Irish wash woman!
Fastidious is an understatement.
We’re talking about bending over toilets and tubs, up and down stairs with laundry, ironing stuff that most people don’t iron. Vacuuming spots that most of us don’t even know exist!
Maureen filled that role. And passed muster with my wife Kathy! A noble accomplishment!
But most importantly she was able to pick up Erin, our oldest, and give her a hug while I wasn’t there as that was beyond Kathy’s capabilities at that time. Maureen could hug and hand Erin over to Kathy so she could also hug!
I don’t remember exactly what the financial arrangement was at the time but I can tell you I couldn’t afford minimum wage.
But I do remember, we never asked Maureen to do this. She volunteered.
Maureen spent about 2 and ½ months with us, returning home on weekends as I was home on weekends…. And I would pray for Monday when Maureen would return! If it weren’t for this woman, I’m not sure where Colleen would be.
Folks, we all regret the loss of “Phil” , John Weeks, but we are really here to help those he left behind in his unfair struggle.
When Maureen and I had our first conversation about John’s prognosis, I told her she had to be the strong one.
When I had my first conversation with her after John’s death she said, “You said I have to be the strong one, and I have been, I have been.”
Well, Maureen, I’m sure you realize the strength doesn’t stop here. Look at the support you’ve got behind you. Use it! Call on it! Capitalize on it!
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are here to honor John Weeks as well we should. But let’s not forget Maureen, Patrick, Elizabeth. Some have given much. Others have much to give.
God bless you all !
Calvin (Murph) Glosser
January 3, 2001
John and I have countless stories from our Air Force Days and the years after.
I remember the first day we spent together. He took me to look into a job in Texas at a hydroponics greenhouse that grew tomatoes. He remembered every road we had drove on that day to get there. We were both fascinated by the experiences and instantly became friends.
I remember one of his insightful quotes: "The cemetery is full of people who knew more than the doctors did."
I remember one of his favorite phrases: "Enough of this trickery and deception."
I remember playing full contact basketball with him. It always hurt, but it sure was fun.
I remember him willing to drive anywhere at a moments notice - just for the heck of it.
I remember spending time with his family, who like John accepted me with open arms for who I was.
I remember John and I cutting trees down to enhance a vista in a remote location here in PA.
I remember him taking me to Kelly's for roast beef sandwiches.
I remember him driving me nearly 70 miles one evening just so I could have the brand of beer I wanted to drink.
I remember him never letting me get too far out of touch with him. He always went the extra mile to stay in contact.
I remember the trails and tribulations of having children and how sensitive and upbeat he was all the time - as if he knew a miracle (or two) would occur.
I remember how bubbly he was about his wife and kids.
I remember how too many jobs were never enough jobs to provided happiness for his family and friends.
This list is truly endless!!!!!
He was the most generous man I have known. He knew how to be a good friend. I always considered him one of my very best friends. He had a photographic memory that was amazing. Most of all, he had a sweet spot for kids that turned him into Jell-O. He treated my daughter like a queen when she was young. Of all my friends, my daughter only had favorite - "Big John."
And that is my point. John was a tall man who lived larger than life, but his big heart was the largest thing of all.
His loss stuns me. I feel as if the light in the heart just became dimmer. It saddens me to the point of hurting. You don't forget people like John. You just look forward to the day you get to see them again in the heavens.
I wish Maureen, Patrick, and Elizabeth the best.
Dwane DeCastro
January 2, 2001
Our thoughts are with you in your time of sadness. Dwane and Alana Decastro...
Tom & Ellen Ferguson
January 2, 2001
Our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Tom & Ellen Ferguson
Nancy Gheringhelli
January 2, 2001
John
You will be greatly missed and will always be in our thoughts.
Love Nancy, Chuck, and CJ
William Larson
January 1, 2001
Uncle John,
Although you are no longer with us in the physical sense, you will always be in my mind and hold a special place in my heart. I know that you will be looking out for your family, and you can trust that we are all looking out for one another as well, especially for the well being of Nana, Maureen and your children. I will be sure to share the memories that I have of you with both Patrick and Elizabeth as they grow older. I will be happy to convey to them the fact that you were a caring, dedicated, and courageous man that would do anything for your family, as well risk your life each day as you went to work as a firefighter. Although, in your mind, you were just doing your job.
I will never forget the times that we shared together as I have grown up. Everything from going to Red Sox games, to the times you took Erica and I camping, to the "smasks", and everything in between.
Its a relief to know that you are no longer suffering, but a shame that we have lost such an exceptional individual. May you rest in eternal peace, Uncle John. I will miss you and I love you.
-William Bradley
Skip & Arlene Mageary
January 1, 2001
Rita and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob Weeks
January 1, 2001
John,
You will be greatly missed by all of us. Your dedication to your family, profession, and your caring ways will be always in our memories. Your children will be taught about the love and kindness you exhibited in life; you are a role model for many. Watch over your children and wife and give them spiritual guidance. Comfort them in their time of sorrow.
We are glad that your suffering has ended but sad to no longer have you present. Be at peace, and may all your shots hit "nothing but net".
Love always,
Bob, Marianne, Steven, Timothy, and Kaitlyn
Michael Della-Croce Sr.
December 31, 2000
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time.Rest in peace my brother,you will be missed.
A member of the Box 41 club of Lynn.
Mike Della-Croce Sr.
Fred and Dianne Hannus
December 31, 2000
We will always remember the good times we had with John. John and Maureens Wedding, parties in Beverly, Ma. and canoeing in Maine to name a few. He was a good friend and will be saddly missed by all of us. Fred Hannus
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
December 31, 2000
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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