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JOHN HURNEY Obituary

HURNEY, John P. Of Newton, died on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was 94. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Marie-Jeanne (Bernier) Hurney. He is survived by his son, Paul and his wife, Loretta; daughter, Elizabeth; and grandson, Nicholas, all of Newton. He was predeceased by Beverly (Cobbs), his wife of 65 years, in 2024. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wellesley Hills on Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 am. Visitation on Friday, September 12, form 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington Street, WELLESLEY. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Memphremagog Conservation, Memphremagog.org Catholic TV, catholictv.org or the charity of your choice. For full obituary or online condolences, go to: burkefamilyfuneralhomes.com Henry J. Burke & Sons Wellesley Hills

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2025.

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Paul R. Sheehan Jr.

November 2, 2025

So sorry for your loss Beth and Paul, your Father was a good man and will be missed.

Beth Blankstein

September 11, 2025

Sorry for your loss..

Susan Cullison

September 9, 2025

Sorry for loss of John. Wonderful life of nice human Enjoyed knowing him and family, later years working Newton elecctions with him. Hugs ,Sue Cullison

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Memorial Events
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Sep

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home

56 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Sep

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Parish

9 Glen Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

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56 Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

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