John K. Bolstad

John K. Bolstad obituary, South Boston, MA

John K. Bolstad

John Bolstad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston on Sep. 18, 2024.

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John Kenneth Bolstad (Ret. BPD) in Cape Coral, FL formerly of South Boston passed away on September 16, 2024. Devoted husband of the late Lillian "Lee" (Mokler) Bolstad. Beloved father of Tara J. Doran and her husband Stephen (Ret. BPD). Loving grandfather of John S. Doran and Madison L. Doran. Cherished brother of Beverly Zingg, William Bolstad and his wife Eileen, Diane Purcell, and the late Frank H. Bolstad and his wife Patricia, and the late Janet and Walter Saunders. Son of the late Francis H. and Elizabeth (Gilpin) Bolstad. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester Street South Boston on Thursday September 26th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church 615 East Fourth Street South Boston on Friday September 27th at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Veteran Vietnam and Graduate of South Boston High School. For directions and guest book please visit www.obrienfunerals.com

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September 28, 2024

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September 23, 2024

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Marilynne Gaffey

September 28, 2024

Prayers for John and his family. He was a great guy. You will be greatly missed by your family and friends. You were a great and funny guy. I am sure your wife was there to meet you. ML Gaffey

Curtis Carroll

September 24, 2024

Great guy and friend, always looked out for others. Godspeed Jacky, see you on the other side my friend.......

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Roberta Edwards Turner

September 21, 2024

Condolences to the family and friends of Jackie. Loss is painful. My heart is with you.
Roberta (Edwards) Turner.

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Curtis Carroll posted to the memorial.

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