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John Dreyfus Obituary

John Dreyfus, M.D., age 93, passed away July 31, 2011. He was born July 3, 1918 in Boston, MA to Ella and Harry Dreyfus. John received his medical degree from Middlesex College and practiced medicine in Quincy, MA for nearly 50 years, first as a general practitioner and then as an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. He also served his country in the Army during the Korean War. His first wife Reva Pavan Dreyfus, son Lawrence Alan Dreyfus and his sister Rose Davis preceded John in death. John remarried Marie Ferraro Colhard whom he was with until her death 25 years later. Survivors include his daughter Michele. John moved to Florida after retirement and to Aston Gardens in 2003 where he met the lovely Gertrude Laxer, who later became his wife. They shared many wonderful years together. Graveside funeral services under the direction of the Levine Chapels of Brookline will be held at Sharon Memorial Parks, opposite 41 Dedham St., Sharon on Thursday, August 4 at 1:45 p.m. Levine Chapels Brookline, MA 617 277-8300

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 3, 2011.

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Rich Barry

August 8, 2011

Michele, I hope you will be able to remember me I worked for your Dad as a "boat boy" at the Metropolitan Yacht Club in Braintree. I remember Larry and you going for a ride on your Dads Yacht.
Your Mom Reva was one of the nicest people I had got to know at the yacht club. but your Dad was my favorite and he treated me like a son for the years I worked with him, we went away on weekends on the boat had some rough seas and along with some calm ones as well. Your Dad taught me patience and a good work ethic, which I carry with me today . I remeber the yacht Michele well with the gold leaf lettering on the back, he was very proud of that boat, and i kept it spotless for him.
Michele, Your Dad was a great guy I bumped into him about 25 years ago in an elevator, we talked briefly but with too many years to catch up on and such little time in an elevator we smiled and settled and a quick hug and a hand shake, he lived a good life.
I only hope I can shine as half as bright as he did , and my life would be complte. wishing you comfort during your time of sorrow..
Rich BArry

John Kelley

August 4, 2011

. And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world.
- Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5; Babylonian Talmud Tractate Sanhedrin 37a

John Kelley

August 3, 2011

Thanks Doc for saving my life at 30 years of age. God Bless!

John Cameron

August 3, 2011

Thanks for your "Service" Welcome home soldier. Semper Fi Jack Cameron, National Grid retired

Barbara

August 3, 2011

Thank you Dr. Dreyfus for your service to our country, rest in peace.

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