John Magee Obituary
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JOHN NELSON MAGEE of The Villages, age 78, passed away at his home on May 6th.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maureen Turner Magee, by his son Matthew John Magee (wife Diane Gardner and their twin daughters Lulu and Callie Magee), by his son J.T. Magee (wife Stephanie Magee and their daughter Hayden), and by his sister Sharon Reidy (nephews Mike, Greg, and Steve Reidy and their families). He is predeceased by his parents John and Ruth Anderson Magee, and brother-in-law Brian Reidy. John was born in Flushing, New York, and lived most of his life in New England states. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he and wife Maureen were college sweethearts.
John was first a teacher and became a life insurance agency head and then a company officer in that industry, in which he received his CLU degree. He and Maureen went on to their dream of becoming award-winning Vermont innkeepers at Rabbit Hill Inn & Restaurant as well as consultants in the innkeeping industry, both in the U.S and in the United Kingdom.
John was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, and inaugural president of the YMCA in Vernon, Connecticut. He was a dedicated Meals on Wheels driver in Maine. In The Villages he especially enjoyed golf and had great love for all his golfing buddies. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
A celebration of life Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5323 E County Rd 462, Wildwood, FL on June 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., where John devotedly worshipped and served as an usher.
John was known as a truly kind man to both friends and strangers, one who hugged from his loving heart. For those wishing to memorialize John, please donate to Cornerstone Hospice of The Villages. It was John's wish that attendees of his service wear happy colors in lieu of black!
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Anne & Jim LoBue
May 3, 2023
John was one of those people who lit up a room as soon as he entered. He immediately put people at ease and made them feel remarkable. Such was our experience when we first met him 8 years ago.
Subsequently, John and Maureen became special friends. Shortly after arriving in The Villages, they welcomed us into their group of friends. More than just friends, they treated us as family. We cherished their friendship then and it continues today.
We were extremely saddened when John passed away. We felt then and still feel that we lost a brother. It hurts to turn around to find he's no longer there.
There is no doubt in our mind that John is living with God in his heavenly kingdom. We also know that he is "working the heavenly room", making friends and waiting patiently for his beautiful Maureen.
God bless you John. You are loved. Anne & Jim LoBue
John and Deni
June 11, 2022
John was one of the warmest, most welcoming people we've ever known. It was such a blessing to consider John and Maureen friends. He will be missed in flesh but will be with us in spirit and guidance for the remainder of our lives. God Bless the new Angel in Heaven.
Mark Manno
June 7, 2022
You have taught a lot of people in your life, me included, on the value of service and humility to your fellow human beings which makes your life a valuable asset to your family, friends, and fellow Knights. I know I will treasure the things I´ve learned, and I believe others that know you will say the same.
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Anne & Jim
May 13, 2022
Great friends at breakfast after Mass.
We love and will miss him.
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