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Sean McQuade Obituary

SEAN FRANCIS McQUADE DANVILLE, IN Sean Francis McQuade, born November 2, 1957, passed away April 3, 2012 in Danville, IN after a long battle with throat cancer. The son of Joan Ruel McQuade (deceased) and John F. McQuade, Sean was preceded in death by his sister, Mary McQuade. He will be remembered lovingly by his surviving siblings: Zachary, Mark and his wife Dawn, Luke and his wife Julie, Monica, Colleen, Terry and his wife Debbie, Beth and her husband Tom, Kevin and his wife Linda, Al, and Julie; and his many nieces and nephews. A service of committal will take place on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City. Those remembering Sean fondly are invited to visit his Facebook page, posted in his memory, to "friend" him. Please share your pictures and your memories. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Sean's name to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Times from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2012.

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Cynthia Forte

April 25, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Seans passing.
I remember Sean always having fun...great memories of Sean...Sean was a sweet friend.

Bob Seymour

April 18, 2012

My memories and thoughts of Sean bring a smile to my face. Sean was the King of TV Mailbag. My sympathies to the entire McQuade family.

Ellen Moriarty

April 15, 2012

My thoughts and sympathies are with Beth and all the McQuades this past week. May you all share the good memories of Sean and find comfort in them.

mary ruel giancola

April 14, 2012

Sean, may you RIP.... you will be missed but never forgotten.

April 13, 2012

Sean,you were a dear, loyal friend who always had a smile and a quick wit. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeffrey Forte

Sean F McQuade

April 12, 2012

Monica McQuade

April 11, 2012

Dear Sean, It is my hope that you are with Mom and Mary, keeping watch over all of us. I love you! Love, Monica

Teresa Snyder

April 11, 2012

May love and hope be with all who remain. Remember all the good times.

Luke McQuade

April 11, 2012

Sean, I'll do my part to share good memories even if it means having to say I never defeated you in scrabble. I hope you are at peace and laughing a good hearty-Sean laugh up in Heaven. Love, Luke

April 11, 2012

My thougths and prayers are with the McQuades and all who loved Sean. May you find peace and comfort knowing he is in at peace.
With much love and sympathy

Jessica Linschoten

April 11, 2012

You will be missed. We will see you again one day.

Terry McQuade

April 11, 2012

One victim suffers no more. My world is sadder without you.

Debbie McQuade

April 11, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Beth Nichols

April 11, 2012

To my brother: Hope you are with Mom and Mary and all of your pain is gone.

Love, Beth

Beth Nichols

April 11, 2012

Hey Sean, so sorry this had to happen to you. At least you had us all towards the end. Love you.

Mark McQuade

April 11, 2012

You will be missed Sean, please tell Mom, Mary, Aunt Helen, Dear Dear and Grandpa I said hello!!!

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