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John Clancy Obituary
He was born in East Providence, a son of the late Matthew and Louise (Dufresne) Clancy.
Mr. Clancy was a truck driver for Casey Engineered Maintenance, before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was an Assistant Scout Master for Troop #3 Seekonk and a Past Senior Counselor for the U.C.T.
He leaves one daughter, Wanda L. Vidal, two sons; John P. Clancy and David S. Wilson, one brother; Matthew Clancy, two sisters; Dorothy Carbone and Elizabeth Raposa, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Friday at 8 AM from the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Avenue. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Seekonk Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Contributions in Mr. Clancy's memory to the Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903, would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jerry Hanrahan
August 31, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss i always enjoyed bernies sense of humor, your cousin
Bob Iacona
August 30, 2007
I would like to extend my sympathies to John's family on their great loss. I knew him as "Bernie" and although we seldom met, I do know he was a wonderful husband to Anna, my first cousin. Bernie will be missed.
DEB
August 30, 2007
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
B. Sim
August 30, 2007
He was a good man and a great grandfather. I will always cherish the memories we had with him, old and recent. I loved this man.
TONY AND ELLA COTOIA
August 30, 2007
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN CLANCY. JOHN WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO BE WITH AT UCT FUNCTIONS. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
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