John E. Hoadley

John E. Jack Hoadley, 68, of Hanover, died Jan. 25, 2012 at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston. He was born in Brockton, son of John V. and Emily (Connerty) Hoadley and was raised and educated in Rockland. Jack was a member of the Rockland High School Class of 1961 and had served during his youth on the Rockland Call Fire Department and after relocating to Hanover he volunteered for 42 years on the Hanover Call Fire Department. A Hanover resident for the past 47 years, Mr. Hoadley was active in his town and his profession. As the owner of John Hoadley and Sons Plumbing and Heating Co. in Rockland, he served as the Distribution for the Hanover Water Department, a member of the board of the Plymouth County Waterworks, the Massachusetts and New England Waterworks Association, Utility Contractors Association, the South Shore Plumbing and Gas Inspectors Association and Bay Colony Master Plumbers Associations. Jack was an avid motor home enthusiast and was the founder of Country Coach Noreasters and was currently serving as President of Country Coach International. His biggest devotion and passion was for his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Donna E. (DelPrete) Hoadley and his sons Michael E. Hoadley and his wife Christine and David P. Hoadley and his wife Christina, all of Hanover. He was the grandfather of Ryan, Callie, Cole and Thomas Hoadley, as well as the late Joseph Hoadley. Also surviving are his step- sister Dorothy Billings of Rockland and many nieces and nephews. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Jacks life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 from 3-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at 9 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Brigham and Womens Mesothelioma Research Dept., 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115. To share a memory on Jack's "Tributes" page visit, www.magounbiggins.com.